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Remains Of Hiker Missing Since 1986 Discovered Among Melting Glaciers In The Swiss Alps

The German hiker, whose identity has not been released, was 38 years old when he disappeared during a hike near the Matterhorn.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 31, 2023

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Remains Of Hiker Missing Since 1986 Discovered Among Melting Glaciers In The Swiss Alps

The German hiker, whose identity has not been released, was 38 years old when he disappeared during a hike near the Matterhorn.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 31, 2023

This Week In History News, Jul. 23 – 29

Theater of Nero found beneath a hotel site in Rome, oldest known glass workshop discovered in the Czech Republic, ancient "sounding" dance floor unearthed in Peru.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 28, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jul. 23 – 29

Theater of Nero found beneath a hotel site in Rome, oldest known glass workshop discovered in the Czech Republic, ancient "sounding" dance floor unearthed in Peru.

By All That's Interesting • July 28, 2023

How The Devastating Nepal Earthquake Of 2015 Shook A Country To Its Core

On April 25, 2015, the Nepal Earthquake struck some 50 miles from Kathmandu, triggering a national catastrophe that killed 9,000 and injured tens of thousands more.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 27, 2023

How The Devastating Nepal Earthquake Of 2015 Shook A Country To Its Core

On April 25, 2015, the Nepal Earthquake struck some 50 miles from Kathmandu, triggering a national catastrophe that killed 9,000 and injured tens of thousands more.

By Amber Morgan • July 27, 2023

Archaeologists Find ‘Very Rare’ Prehistoric Female Figurine In Italian Cave

The figurine dates to the Neolithic period, when ancient people first started to develop farming communities in Italy.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 27, 2023

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Archaeologists Find ‘Very Rare’ Prehistoric Female Figurine In Italian Cave

The figurine dates to the Neolithic period, when ancient people first started to develop farming communities in Italy.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 27, 2023

Incredible Viking Longhouse The Size Of Two Tennis Courts Unearthed In Norway

Likely measuring in at a whopping 150 feet long, this Viking longhouse is an unusually enormous structure that may have marked a seat of royal power.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 24, 2023

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Incredible Viking Longhouse The Size Of Two Tennis Courts Unearthed In Norway

Likely measuring in at a whopping 150 feet long, this Viking longhouse is an unusually enormous structure that may have marked a seat of royal power.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 24, 2023

Inside Marilyn Monroe’s House Where She Spent Her Final Days

Step inside Marilyn Monroe's house, the Spanish Colonial at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive in Brentwood, California where she spent her last days before dying in 1962.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 23, 2023

Inside Marilyn Monroe’s House Where She Spent Her Final Days

Step inside Marilyn Monroe's house, the Spanish Colonial at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive in Brentwood, California where she spent her last days before dying in 1962.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 23, 2023

The Little-Known Story Of Radu The Handsome, The Brother Of Vlad The Impaler

Few recall that Radu the Handsome was able to defeat his notorious brother Vlad in 1462 with the help of Sultan Mehmed II, who may have also been Radu's lover.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 22, 2023

The Little-Known Story Of Radu The Handsome, The Brother Of Vlad The Impaler

Few recall that Radu the Handsome was able to defeat his notorious brother Vlad in 1462 with the help of Sultan Mehmed II, who may have also been Radu's lover.

By Amber Morgan • July 22, 2023

Vanishing Planes, Energy Vortexes, And UFO Sightings: Inside The Mysteries Of The Alaska Triangle

More than 20,000 people have vanished in the stretch of forest between Utqiagvik, Anchorage, and Juneau known as the Alaska Triangle — and some say paranormal forces may be to blame.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 18, 2023

Vanishing Planes, Energy Vortexes, And UFO Sightings: Inside The Mysteries Of The Alaska Triangle

More than 20,000 people have vanished in the stretch of forest between Utqiagvik, Anchorage, and Juneau known as the Alaska Triangle — and some say paranormal forces may be to blame.

By Austin Harvey • July 18, 2023

The Chilling Story Of The Unsolved Lumber Baron Inn Murders

In 1970, two teenage girls were murdered at Denver's Lumber Baron Inn. More than 50 years later, their killer is still unknown — but some guests say the victims' ghosts still roam the halls.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 15, 2023

The Chilling Story Of The Unsolved Lumber Baron Inn Murders

In 1970, two teenage girls were murdered at Denver's Lumber Baron Inn. More than 50 years later, their killer is still unknown — but some guests say the victims' ghosts still roam the halls.

By Austin Harvey • July 15, 2023

Crossing The Rubicon: Inside The Meaning Of This Famous Idiom That Dates Back To Ancient Rome

When Julius Caesar committed an act of war by crossing the Rubicon River and moving into Roman territory in 49 B.C.E., he gave birth to a classic phrase meaning that one has passed the point of no return.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 12, 2023

Crossing The Rubicon: Inside The Meaning Of This Famous Idiom That Dates Back To Ancient Rome

When Julius Caesar committed an act of war by crossing the Rubicon River and moving into Roman territory in 49 B.C.E., he gave birth to a classic phrase meaning that one has passed the point of no return.

By Amber Morgan • July 12, 2023