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This Week In History News, Apr. 17 – 23

New evidence about what caused Jesus' death uncovered, record-breaking underground city excavated, dinosaur killed the day the asteroid struck unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 22, 2022

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This Week In History News, Apr. 17 – 23

New evidence about what caused Jesus' death uncovered, record-breaking underground city excavated, dinosaur killed the day the asteroid struck unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • April 22, 2022

The Story Of Olga Of Kiev, The Viking Ruler Who Brutally Avenged Her Husband’s Murder — And Became A Saint

Saint Olga of Kiev was the 10th-century princess of Kievan Rus who enacted bloodthirsty revenge on the tribe that killed her husband, the Grand Prince Igor I.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 15, 2022

The Story Of Olga Of Kiev, The Viking Ruler Who Brutally Avenged Her Husband’s Murder — And Became A Saint

Saint Olga of Kiev was the 10th-century princess of Kievan Rus who enacted bloodthirsty revenge on the tribe that killed her husband, the Grand Prince Igor I.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 15, 2022

How Tall Was Jesus? According To Researchers, Not Very

While the Bible says nothing about Jesus Christ's height, scholars have a good idea how tall Jesus was based on how average people looked when he was alive.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 13, 2022

How Tall Was Jesus? According To Researchers, Not Very

While the Bible says nothing about Jesus Christ's height, scholars have a good idea how tall Jesus was based on how average people looked when he was alive.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 13, 2022

Inside The Lynching Of Leo Frank, The Jewish Businessman Wrongly Convicted Of Murder In Georgia

In 1913, Leo Frank was found guilty of killing 13-year-old Mary Phagan, even though no physical evidence linked him to the crime. Two years later, a mob lynched him for it.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 30, 2022

Inside The Lynching Of Leo Frank, The Jewish Businessman Wrongly Convicted Of Murder In Georgia

In 1913, Leo Frank was found guilty of killing 13-year-old Mary Phagan, even though no physical evidence linked him to the crime. Two years later, a mob lynched him for it.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 30, 2022

Archaeologists May Have Just Uncovered The Burial Sites Of Dozens Of Ancient British Kings

These 65 graves mostly date from the fifth and sixth centuries C.E., the period of the mythical King Arthur — and one of these graves may actually be his.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 28, 2022

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Archaeologists May Have Just Uncovered The Burial Sites Of Dozens Of Ancient British Kings

These 65 graves mostly date from the fifth and sixth centuries C.E., the period of the mythical King Arthur — and one of these graves may actually be his.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 28, 2022

This Week In History News, Mar. 20 – 26

Ancient curse tablet unearthed in Israel, history of the Bering Land Bridge rewritten, coin marking Julius Caesar's assassination goes to auction.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 25, 2022

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This Week In History News, Mar. 20 – 26

Ancient curse tablet unearthed in Israel, history of the Bering Land Bridge rewritten, coin marking Julius Caesar's assassination goes to auction.

By All That's Interesting • March 25, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Henry Duke Of Cornwall, Henry VIII’s Son Who Died At Just Seven Weeks Old

In January 1511, the birth of Prince Henry Tudor, Duke of Cornwall, was celebrated with lavish pageants and feasts — but just 52 days later, a mysterious illness took his life.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 24, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Henry Duke Of Cornwall, Henry VIII’s Son Who Died At Just Seven Weeks Old

In January 1511, the birth of Prince Henry Tudor, Duke of Cornwall, was celebrated with lavish pageants and feasts — but just 52 days later, a mysterious illness took his life.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 24, 2022

Ancient ‘Magic Bowls’ Used To Repel Demons Found During Search For Stolen Antiquities In Israel

In addition to the "swearing bowls" from ancient Iraq, authorities seized rare coins, weapons, glassware, and ivory furniture inlays — some of which dated to biblical times.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 8, 2022

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Ancient ‘Magic Bowls’ Used To Repel Demons Found During Search For Stolen Antiquities In Israel

In addition to the "swearing bowls" from ancient Iraq, authorities seized rare coins, weapons, glassware, and ivory furniture inlays — some of which dated to biblical times.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 8, 2022

Inside Breatharianism, The Bizarre Belief That Humans Don’t Need Food Or Water To Survive

Also known as inedia, breatharianism is a pseudoscientific practice promoted by gurus who insist that they can live off "pranic light" — which is contained in the air.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 8, 2022

Inside Breatharianism, The Bizarre Belief That Humans Don’t Need Food Or Water To Survive

Also known as inedia, breatharianism is a pseudoscientific practice promoted by gurus who insist that they can live off "pranic light" — which is contained in the air.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 8, 2022

Why Viking Helmets Were Far Different From What You Think They Are

The Viking helmet is usually depicted with horns, but the Norse warriors really never wore them.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 7, 2022

Why Viking Helmets Were Far Different From What You Think They Are

The Viking helmet is usually depicted with horns, but the Norse warriors really never wore them.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 7, 2022