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Inside The Tragic Life Of Ankhesenamun, The Wife Of King Tut

Only living into her mid-20s, Ankhesenamun became the Queen of Egypt during the 18th Dynasty when she married King Tut.

By William DeLong • Apr 29, 2023

Inside The Tragic Life Of Ankhesenamun, The Wife Of King Tut

Only living into her mid-20s, Ankhesenamun became the Queen of Egypt during the 18th Dynasty when she married King Tut.

By William DeLong • April 29, 2023

This Week In History News, Apr. 23 – 29

Maya temple filled with human sacrifices found in Mexico, ancient necropolis unearthed in Paris, 1,800-year-old ritual mask uncovered in Japan.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 28, 2023

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This Week In History News, Apr. 23 – 29

Maya temple filled with human sacrifices found in Mexico, ancient necropolis unearthed in Paris, 1,800-year-old ritual mask uncovered in Japan.

By All That's Interesting • April 28, 2023

1,800-Year-Old Ritual Mask Discovered During Monorail Construction In Japan

The mask dates back to the Yayoi period between 300 B.C.E. and 300 C.E., a turbulent time when Japanese society transitioned from hunting and gathering to agriculture.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 26, 2023

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1,800-Year-Old Ritual Mask Discovered During Monorail Construction In Japan

The mask dates back to the Yayoi period between 300 B.C.E. and 300 C.E., a turbulent time when Japanese society transitioned from hunting and gathering to agriculture.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 26, 2023

This Week In History News, Apr. 16 – 22

Experimental submarine from 1907 uncovered in Connecticut, hidden Bible chapter found in the Vatican, ancient Maya scoreboard unearthed in Mexico.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 21, 2023

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This Week In History News, Apr. 16 – 22

Experimental submarine from 1907 uncovered in Connecticut, hidden Bible chapter found in the Vatican, ancient Maya scoreboard unearthed in Mexico.

By All That's Interesting • April 21, 2023

33 Photos That Reveal The Utter Devastation Of The Lebanese Civil War

Sparked by years of growing tension between different religious, political, and socioeconomic groups, the Lebanese Civil War exploded in 1975 — and endured for 15 turbulent years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 20, 2023

33 Photos That Reveal The Utter Devastation Of The Lebanese Civil War

Sparked by years of growing tension between different religious, political, and socioeconomic groups, the Lebanese Civil War exploded in 1975 — and endured for 15 turbulent years.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 20, 2023

A Never-Before-Seen Chapter Of The Bible Has Been Discovered In The Vatican Library

The 1,500-year-old text was uncovered thanks to the help of ultraviolet photography.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 18, 2023

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A Never-Before-Seen Chapter Of The Bible Has Been Discovered In The Vatican Library

The 1,500-year-old text was uncovered thanks to the help of ultraviolet photography.

By Austin Harvey • April 18, 2023

The True Story Behind The Gunpowder Plot Of 1605 — And Why It Failed

In 1605, Guy Fawkes and 12 other English conspirators tried to assassinate King James I by blowing up Parliament. But just before the explosion was supposed to happen, Fawkes got caught red-handed.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 14, 2023

The True Story Behind The Gunpowder Plot Of 1605 — And Why It Failed

In 1605, Guy Fawkes and 12 other English conspirators tried to assassinate King James I by blowing up Parliament. But just before the explosion was supposed to happen, Fawkes got caught red-handed.

By Austin Harvey • April 14, 2023

The Shocking Story Of Tony Alamo, The Hollywood Street Preacher Who Became A Millionaire Cult Leader

Starting in the 1960s, Tony Alamo amassed thousands of followers by preaching about the end times — but he was later arrested for tax evasion, fraud, and child abuse.

By Neil Patmore • Apr 4, 2023

The Shocking Story Of Tony Alamo, The Hollywood Street Preacher Who Became A Millionaire Cult Leader

Starting in the 1960s, Tony Alamo amassed thousands of followers by preaching about the end times — but he was later arrested for tax evasion, fraud, and child abuse.

By Neil Patmore • April 4, 2023

The Bizarre Legend Of Belsnickel, The Centuries-Old Christmas Figure From German Folklore

Still celebrated by the descendants of German immigrants in America today, Belsnickel is a menacing character who bears some similarities to Santa Claus — but has a violent approach all his own.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 1, 2023

The Bizarre Legend Of Belsnickel, The Centuries-Old Christmas Figure From German Folklore

Still celebrated by the descendants of German immigrants in America today, Belsnickel is a menacing character who bears some similarities to Santa Claus — but has a violent approach all his own.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 1, 2023

Archaeologists Uncover Thousands Of Ram Heads Inside An Ancient Egyptian Temple Dedicated To Ramses II

Archaeologists also found the remains of mummified dogs, wild goats, cows, gazelles, and mongooses.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 27, 2023

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Archaeologists Uncover Thousands Of Ram Heads Inside An Ancient Egyptian Temple Dedicated To Ramses II

Archaeologists also found the remains of mummified dogs, wild goats, cows, gazelles, and mongooses.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 27, 2023