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Marie Laveau Og

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
Man Spearing Leopard
Man Spearing Leopard

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
Chalk Repair Cerne Abbas Giant
Chalk Repair Cerne Abbas Giant

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
Thammakorn Wangpreecha
Thammakorn Wangpreecha

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
Gold Mask Cleaned Up
Gold Mask Cleaned Up

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
John's Head
John's Head

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
Swimming A Witch Test
Swimming A Witch Test

7 Bizarre Witch Tests That Were Basically Impossible To Pass

From being weighed against the Bible to being bound and tossed into a river, these witch tests prove how easy it was to be condemned during the era of anti-witch hysteria.

By Natasha Ishak Dec 3, 2020

7 Bizarre Witch Tests That Were Basically Impossible To Pass

From being weighed against the Bible to being bound and tossed into a river, these witch tests prove how easy it was to be condemned during the era of anti-witch hysteria.

By Natasha Ishak December 3, 2020
Ancient German Sword
Ancient German Sword

This Week In History News, Nov. 1 – 7

Bronze Age sword accidentally unearthed, disturbing details about Anne Boleyn's beheading revealed, nails used to crucify Jesus possibly identified.

By All That's Interesting Nov 6, 2020
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This Week In History News, Nov. 1 – 7

Bronze Age sword accidentally unearthed, disturbing details about Anne Boleyn's beheading revealed, nails used to crucify Jesus possibly identified.

By All That's Interesting November 6, 2020
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