This Week In History News, August 13 – 19

By All That's Interesting | Edited By John Kuroski
Published August 18, 2017
Updated April 13, 2018

Postcard That Jack The Ripper Allegedly Sent To Police Is Up For Auction

Jack The Ripper Postcard

When the serial killer known as Jack the Ripper was on a murder spree in 1888, the Ealing Police Station and local journalists received many notes claiming to be from the man responsible for the killings.

One of them will be up for auction this October, nearly 130 years after it was sent.

See more here.

“The Most Bizarre Dinosaur Ever Found” Just Solved A Huge Evolutionary Mystery

Chilesaurus Full

Gabriel LíoChilesaurus diegosuarezi

A new analysis of a recently discovered “Frankenstein” dinosaur has revealed it to be the all-important missing link between disparate dinosaur species.

This week, archaeologists studying the bone structure of Chilesaurus diegosuarezi have concluded that the bizarre dinosaur was not an odd member of the theropod group, but instead an odd member of the ornithischia group of dinosaurs. This group includes spiny and plated dinosaurs like the well-known triceratops and stegosaurus.

Read on here.

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All That's Interesting
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All That's Interesting
Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.
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John Kuroski
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John Kuroski
John Kuroski is the editorial director of All That's Interesting. He graduated from New York University with a degree in history, earning a place in the Phi Alpha Theta honor society for history students. An editor at All That's Interesting since 2015, his areas of interest include modern history and true crime.
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