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Viking Sacrificial Cave Intended To Ward Off The Apocalypse Discovered In Iceland

Surtshellir Cave was formed by a volcanic eruption that likely reminded the Vikings of Ragnarök — when the world would be engulfed by flames and the last Norse gods would die.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 26, 2021

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Viking Sacrificial Cave Intended To Ward Off The Apocalypse Discovered In Iceland

Surtshellir Cave was formed by a volcanic eruption that likely reminded the Vikings of Ragnarök — when the world would be engulfed by flames and the last Norse gods would die.

By Marco Margaritoff April 26, 2021

Rabbits Burrowing On A Remote Welsh Island Just Uncovered A Trove Of Stone Age Artifacts

"Skokholm is producing some amazing prehistoric finds. It seems we may have an early Bronze Age burial mound built over a middle Stone Age hunter-gatherer site."

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 29, 2021

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Rabbits Burrowing On A Remote Welsh Island Just Uncovered A Trove Of Stone Age Artifacts

"Skokholm is producing some amazing prehistoric finds. It seems we may have an early Bronze Age burial mound built over a middle Stone Age hunter-gatherer site."

By Marco Margaritoff March 29, 2021

This Week In History News, Feb. 14 – 20

Viking treasure trove unearthed, ancient Egyptian brewery found, Stonehenge's original site discovered.

By All That's Interesting Feb 19, 2021

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This Week In History News, Feb. 14 – 20

Viking treasure trove unearthed, ancient Egyptian brewery found, Stonehenge's original site discovered.

By All That's Interesting February 19, 2021

This Week In History News, Oct. 4 – 10

Viking temple to Odin and Thor unearthed, purported Abraham Lincoln deathbed photo found, hidden drawing under Mona Lisa uncovered.

By All That's Interesting Oct 9, 2020

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This Week In History News, Oct. 4 – 10

Viking temple to Odin and Thor unearthed, purported Abraham Lincoln deathbed photo found, hidden drawing under Mona Lisa uncovered.

By All That's Interesting October 9, 2020

This Week In History News, Sept. 14 – 19

Vikings' true genetic makeup uncovered, first-known human anatomy chart found, overlooked Black World War II hero slated to get his due.

By All That's Interesting Sep 18, 2020

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This Week In History News, Sept. 14 – 19

Vikings' true genetic makeup uncovered, first-known human anatomy chart found, overlooked Black World War II hero slated to get his due.

By All That's Interesting September 18, 2020

This Week In History News, Aug. 23 – 29

Turkish Viking settlement unearthed, history's first known signature discovered, 12-foot prehistoric reptile found in the stomach of an even bigger predator.

By All That's Interesting Aug 28, 2020

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This Week In History News, Aug. 23 – 29

Turkish Viking settlement unearthed, history's first known signature discovered, 12-foot prehistoric reptile found in the stomach of an even bigger predator.

By All That's Interesting August 28, 2020

This Week In History News, Jun. 21 – 27

Murdered Stone Age man's face reconstructed, mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke believed to be solved, historic Viking settlement unearthed.

By All That's Interesting Jun 26, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jun. 21 – 27

Murdered Stone Age man's face reconstructed, mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke believed to be solved, historic Viking settlement unearthed.

By All That's Interesting June 26, 2020

This Week In History News, May 24 – 30

Viking grave uncovered under Norwegian house, stolen ancient tablet headed back to Iraq, cause of ancient megafauna extinction in Australia revealed.

By All That's Interesting May 29, 2020

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This Week In History News, May 24 – 30

Viking grave uncovered under Norwegian house, stolen ancient tablet headed back to Iraq, cause of ancient megafauna extinction in Australia revealed.

By All That's Interesting May 29, 2020

This Week In History News, Apr. 19 – 25

Secrets of Mesoamerican heart extraction unlocked, more than 1,000 Viking artifacts unearthed, Russian region claims to be spared from COVID-19 thanks to ancient mummy.

By All That's Interesting Apr 24, 2020

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This Week In History News, Apr. 19 – 25

Secrets of Mesoamerican heart extraction unlocked, more than 1,000 Viking artifacts unearthed, Russian region claims to be spared from COVID-19 thanks to ancient mummy.

By All That's Interesting April 24, 2020