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Go Inside The Most Horrific Medieval Torture Devices, From The Judas Cradle To The Breaking Wheel

These torture devices from the Middle Ages will make you glad you live in modern times.

By All That's Interesting Sep 8, 2024

Go Inside The Most Horrific Medieval Torture Devices, From The Judas Cradle To The Breaking Wheel

These torture devices from the Middle Ages will make you glad you live in modern times.

By All That's Interesting September 8, 2024

Inside The Stories Of The Manson Family’s Members And What Happened To Them After The Tate-LaBianca Murders

From Squeaky Fromme and Bobby Beausoleil to Tex Watson and Leslie Van Houten, some members of the Manson Family cult walked free after the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders of 1969 — while others spent the rest of their lives behind bars.

By Austin Harvey Sep 8, 2024

Inside The Stories Of The Manson Family’s Members And What Happened To Them After The Tate-LaBianca Murders

By Austin Harvey September 8, 2024

Ancient Greek Snake Altar Made To Appease The Gods Of The Dead Found In Türkiye

The altar was found in the ancient Graeco-Roman city of Patara and is shedding invaluable light on the ancient Greek religious practices of its time.

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 5, 2024

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Ancient Greek Snake Altar Made To Appease The Gods Of The Dead Found In Türkiye

The altar was found in the ancient Graeco-Roman city of Patara and is shedding invaluable light on the ancient Greek religious practices of its time.

By Marco Margaritoff September 5, 2024

Archeologists Discover Incredible Artwork Inside 4,300-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb

The tomb belonged to Khuwy, a nobleman whom archeologists believe may have been related to the ruling pharaoh, Djedkare Isesi.

By Natasha Ishak Sep 5, 2024

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Archeologists Discover Incredible Artwork Inside 4,300-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb

The tomb belonged to Khuwy, a nobleman whom archeologists believe may have been related to the ruling pharaoh, Djedkare Isesi.

By Natasha Ishak September 5, 2024

The Story Of Anansi, West Africa’s Legendary Spider-Man

A beloved figure of Ghanaian folklore, Anansi is a charming trickster who triumphs over larger and more powerful adversaries by using his wits.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Sep 5, 2024

The Story Of Anansi, West Africa’s Legendary Spider-Man

A beloved figure of Ghanaian folklore, Anansi is a charming trickster who triumphs over larger and more powerful adversaries by using his wits.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo September 5, 2024

Biblical Mosaics Depicting The Story Of Elim And End Of Days Found In 1,600-Year-Old Synagogue

In the last decade, the Huqoq Excavation Project has found mosaics depicting Noah's Ark, the parting of the Red Sea, and more in a 5th century synagogue.

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 4, 2024

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Biblical Mosaics Depicting The Story Of Elim And End Of Days Found In 1,600-Year-Old Synagogue

In the last decade, the Huqoq Excavation Project has found mosaics depicting Noah's Ark, the parting of the Red Sea, and more in a 5th century synagogue.

By Marco Margaritoff September 4, 2024

Camazotz, The Maya ‘Death Bat’ That Serves The Lords Of The Underworld

A fearsome spirit of the Maya underworld whose name means "death bat" in the K'iche' language, Camazotz was associated with night, death, and human sacrifice.

By Kathryn Olvera Sep 2, 2024

Camazotz, The Maya ‘Death Bat’ That Serves The Lords Of The Underworld

A fearsome spirit of the Maya underworld whose name means "death bat" in the K'iche' language, Camazotz was associated with night, death, and human sacrifice.

By Kathryn Olvera September 2, 2024

Who Are The Anunnaki? The Real History Of These Sumerian Gods

A group of ancient Mesopotamian gods, the Anunnaki are also sometimes theorized to be a race of prehistoric aliens who came from the planet Nibiru.

By William DeLong Sep 1, 2024

Who Are The Anunnaki? The Real History Of These Sumerian Gods

A group of ancient Mesopotamian gods, the Anunnaki are also sometimes theorized to be a race of prehistoric aliens who came from the planet Nibiru.

By William DeLong September 1, 2024

Cú Chulainn, The Mythic Irish Warrior Who Defended Ulster

A demigod and warrior from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, Cú Chulainn slayed the hound of Culann, trained with Scáthach, and held off the armies of Queen Medb.

By Hannah McKennett Sep 1, 2024

Cú Chulainn, The Mythic Irish Warrior Who Defended Ulster

A demigod and warrior from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, Cú Chulainn slayed the hound of Culann, trained with Scáthach, and held off the armies of Queen Medb.

By Hannah McKennett September 1, 2024