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Head Nun Caught Stealing Over $800,000 From Catholic Elementary School Where She Worked

While she was principal, Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper embezzled funds intended for her school's tuition, fees, and charitable donations to finance her personal expenses.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 11, 2021

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Head Nun Caught Stealing Over $800,000 From Catholic Elementary School Where She Worked

While she was principal, Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper embezzled funds intended for her school's tuition, fees, and charitable donations to finance her personal expenses.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 11, 2021

This Giant Noah’s Ark Replica Is Stranded In The UK Because British Authorities Don’t Believe It’s Seaworthy

The floating museum can't actually sail on its own and has to be towed wherever it goes. It has been trapped by an international stalemate over its status as a "non-certified floating vessel."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 11, 2021

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This Giant Noah’s Ark Replica Is Stranded In The UK Because British Authorities Don’t Believe It’s Seaworthy

The floating museum can't actually sail on its own and has to be towed wherever it goes. It has been trapped by an international stalemate over its status as a "non-certified floating vessel."

By Marco Margaritoff • June 11, 2021

The True Story Of Marie Laveau, The “Voodoo Queen” Of 19th Century New Orleans

Marie Laveau, the 19th-century "Voodoo Queen" of New Orleans, was a healer and spiritual leader who blended Christianity with Voodoo to support and serve her community.

By Gina Dimuro • Jun 6, 2021

The True Story Of Marie Laveau, The “Voodoo Queen” Of 19th Century New Orleans

Marie Laveau, the 19th-century "Voodoo Queen" of New Orleans, was a healer and spiritual leader who blended Christianity with Voodoo to support and serve her community.

By Gina Dimuro • June 6, 2021

The Brutal And Bloody World Of ‘Venationes’, Ancient Rome’s Staged Animal Hunts

Bloodthirsty crowds reveled in venationes that saw the mass slaughter of animals like lions, elephants, and bears as the Romans forever altered the ecosphere of an entire region.

By Tim Brinkhof • Jun 3, 2021

The Brutal And Bloody World Of ‘Venationes’, Ancient Rome’s Staged Animal Hunts

Bloodthirsty crowds reveled in venationes that saw the mass slaughter of animals like lions, elephants, and bears as the Romans forever altered the ecosphere of an entire region.

By Tim Brinkhof • June 3, 2021

Scientists Have Finally Solved The Mystery Of This Naked Chalk Giant Carved Into An English Hillside

Recent studies on the Cerne Abbas Giant suggest that it was first drawn in the Late Anglo-Saxon period, centuries earlier than previously thought.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 13, 2021

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Scientists Have Finally Solved The Mystery Of This Naked Chalk Giant Carved Into An English Hillside

Recent studies on the Cerne Abbas Giant suggest that it was first drawn in the Late Anglo-Saxon period, centuries earlier than previously thought.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 13, 2021

Buddhist Monk In Search Of Enlightenment Cuts Off Own Head With Homemade Guillotine

"His wish was to offer his head and his soul. So that the Lord could help him reincarnate as a higher spiritual being in the next life."

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 21, 2021

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Buddhist Monk In Search Of Enlightenment Cuts Off Own Head With Homemade Guillotine

"His wish was to offer his head and his soul. So that the Lord could help him reincarnate as a higher spiritual being in the next life."

By Kaleena Fraga • April 21, 2021

Archaeologists Uncover 3,000-Year-Old Gold Mask In China Belonging To A Mysterious Ancient Society

Researchers hope that the mask, which was found alongside 500 other ancient artifacts, can answer questions about the enigmatic Shu civilization.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 23, 2021

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Archaeologists Uncover 3,000-Year-Old Gold Mask In China Belonging To A Mysterious Ancient Society

Researchers hope that the mask, which was found alongside 500 other ancient artifacts, can answer questions about the enigmatic Shu civilization.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 23, 2021

Mormon Manuscripts, Magic, And Murder: The Crimes Of Master Forger Mark Hofmann

Discover the true story of "Murder Among the Mormons," from Mark Hofmann's white salamander letter forgery to his 1985 bombings.

By Andrew Lenoir • Mar 5, 2021

Mormon Manuscripts, Magic, And Murder: The Crimes Of Master Forger Mark Hofmann

Discover the true story of "Murder Among the Mormons," from Mark Hofmann's white salamander letter forgery to his 1985 bombings.

By Andrew Lenoir • March 5, 2021

This Week In History News, Jan. 24 – 30

"Fake news" in Noah's Ark story discovered, history of canine domestication upended, trove of ancient shipwrecks found.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 29, 2021

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This Week In History News, Jan. 24 – 30

"Fake news" in Noah's Ark story discovered, history of canine domestication upended, trove of ancient shipwrecks found.

By All That's Interesting • January 29, 2021

Archaeologists May Have Found The Dance Floor Where John The Baptist Was Sentenced To Decapitation

According to the Bible, John the Baptist was executed during Herod Antipas' birthday party at the behest of his future stepdaughter.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 5, 2021

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Archaeologists May Have Found The Dance Floor Where John The Baptist Was Sentenced To Decapitation

According to the Bible, John the Baptist was executed during Herod Antipas' birthday party at the behest of his future stepdaughter.

By Natasha Ishak • January 5, 2021