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This Week In History News, Dec. 1 – 7

Ancient mummified wolf-dog found in Siberia, Queen Elizabeth's sloppy handwriting outed, rare Egyptian animal mummies uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 6, 2019

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This Week In History News, Dec. 1 – 7

Ancient mummified wolf-dog found in Siberia, Queen Elizabeth's sloppy handwriting outed, rare Egyptian animal mummies uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • December 6, 2019

Russian Historian Decapitates Student-Turned-Lover — And Almost Commits Suicide In Napoleon Costume

The murder was exposed after the homicidal professor fell into a river while dumping the young woman's severed arms.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 11, 2019

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Russian Historian Decapitates Student-Turned-Lover — And Almost Commits Suicide In Napoleon Costume

The murder was exposed after the homicidal professor fell into a river while dumping the young woman's severed arms.

By Natasha Ishak • November 11, 2019

Russian Naval Vessel Attacked And Sunk By Aggressive Walrus During Arctic Expedition

Incredibly, none of the passengers on the inflatable vessel were injured — and neither was the walrus.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 25, 2019

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Russian Naval Vessel Attacked And Sunk By Aggressive Walrus During Arctic Expedition

Incredibly, none of the passengers on the inflatable vessel were injured — and neither was the walrus.

By Natasha Ishak • September 25, 2019

Russian Priests Hoping To Cure City Of Sin Douse Area With Holy Water From An Airplane

"What is the joke? That we're trying to help people get rid of diseases? We promote stopping alcohol consumption, drugs and fornication—is this laughable? ... Let them laugh and we will do our job."

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 17, 2019

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Russian Priests Hoping To Cure City Of Sin Douse Area With Holy Water From An Airplane

"What is the joke? That we're trying to help people get rid of diseases? We promote stopping alcohol consumption, drugs and fornication—is this laughable? ... Let them laugh and we will do our job."

By Natasha Ishak • September 17, 2019

Introducing Atomik Vodka: The First Liquor Made From Crops Grown In The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

The Chernobyl Spirit Company has three goals: utilize the exclusion zone, stimulate local economies, and make safe, delicious vodka.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 8, 2019

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Introducing Atomik Vodka: The First Liquor Made From Crops Grown In The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

The Chernobyl Spirit Company has three goals: utilize the exclusion zone, stimulate local economies, and make safe, delicious vodka.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 8, 2019

Man Mauled And ‘Preserved As Food’ By Bear Survives A Month In Its Den

Known only as Alexander, the victim was mauled and dragged into a brown bear's den as food for later. When found, he resembled a mummified corpse.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 27, 2019

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Man Mauled And ‘Preserved As Food’ By Bear Survives A Month In Its Den

Known only as Alexander, the victim was mauled and dragged into a brown bear's den as food for later. When found, he resembled a mummified corpse.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 27, 2019

Chernobyl Sees Spike In Tourism — And Sexy Selfies — On Heels Of HBO Hit Miniseries

"Most of the people say they decided to book after seeing this show. It's almost as though they watch it and then jump on a plane over."

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 12, 2019

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Chernobyl Sees Spike In Tourism — And Sexy Selfies — On Heels Of HBO Hit Miniseries

"Most of the people say they decided to book after seeing this show. It's almost as though they watch it and then jump on a plane over."

By Natasha Ishak • June 12, 2019

‘They Buried Him Barefoot’: The Tragic Death Of Chernobyl Firefighter Vasily Ignatenko

Vasily Ignatenko was just 25 when he succumbed to slow death via radiation poisoning after fighting the fires of Chernobyl.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2019

‘They Buried Him Barefoot’: The Tragic Death Of Chernobyl Firefighter Vasily Ignatenko

Vasily Ignatenko was just 25 when he succumbed to slow death via radiation poisoning after fighting the fires of Chernobyl.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2019

Meet Anatoly Dyatlov: The Man Behind The Chernobyl Nuclear Meltdown

Anatoly Dyatlov was the Deputy Chief Engineer at Chernobyl on April 26, 1986, and was convicted for its catastrophic meltdown. But was he as reckless as the Soviet narrative claimed?

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2019

Meet Anatoly Dyatlov: The Man Behind The Chernobyl Nuclear Meltdown

Anatoly Dyatlov was the Deputy Chief Engineer at Chernobyl on April 26, 1986, and was convicted for its catastrophic meltdown. But was he as reckless as the Soviet narrative claimed?

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2019

White Whale Sabotaging Norwegian Fishing Boats Suspected To Be Russian Operative

The Russian Navy has a history of recruiting and training beluga whales, seals, and dolphins to detect weapons, guard entrances to naval bases, and even kill intruders that enter the navy's territory.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 29, 2019

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White Whale Sabotaging Norwegian Fishing Boats Suspected To Be Russian Operative

The Russian Navy has a history of recruiting and training beluga whales, seals, and dolphins to detect weapons, guard entrances to naval bases, and even kill intruders that enter the navy's territory.

By Natasha Ishak • April 29, 2019