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‘Staggering’ Number Of Centuries-Old Witches’ Marks Found On The Walls Of A...

Markings that may date back to the 15th century and were meant to ward off witches, demons, and the evil eye were found on the walls of Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire, England. The post...

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The 9 Most Haunted Forests Around The World, From Transylvania To New Jersey

Step inside the most terrifying haunted forests in the world, eerie woodlands allegedly home to everything from ghosts to cryptids to UFOs. The post The 9 Most Haunted Forests Around The World, From...

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Divers Recover Rare ‘Onion Bottles’ From An 18th-Century Shipwreck Off The...

The 300-year-old glass bottles were pulled from the wreckage of a fleet of ships that sank after sailing into a hurricane in July 1715. The post Divers Recover Rare ‘Onion Bottles’ From An 18th-Century...

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Inside The Dramatic History Of The Temple Of Artemis, One Of The World’s...

While the Temple of Artemis lies in ruins today, it was once one of the largest and most opulent Greek temples, earning it a spot as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The post Inside The...

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Peter Kürten, The ‘Vampire Of Düsseldorf’ Who Murdered Young Girls For Sexual...

A German serial killer active in the early 20th century, Peter Kürten tortured and killed at least nine people and attempted to kill dozens more, often by stabbing them with a pair of sharpened...

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Researchers Reconstruct The Face Of A 400-Year-Old ‘Vampire’ Woman Found...

In 2022, researchers in Poland unearthed a 17th-century "vampire," a young woman since dubbed Zosia, buried with a sickle across her neck and a padlock on her foot. Now, experts have both reconstructed...

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A Conman Just Scammed A Famed British Diary Company Out Of $400,000 In...

Neal's Yard Dairy in London fell victim to a scam that cost them over 20 tons of cheddar cheese and nearly $400,000 in damages. The post A Conman Just Scammed A Famed British Diary Company Out Of...

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The Chilling Story Of Lord Lucan, The British Earl Who Mysteriously...

After Sandra Rivett was found dead in the home of her employers, Lord and Lady Lucan, in November 1974, Lord Lucan was never seen again — and some people believe he used his wealth and connections to...

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Archaeologists In Spain Unearth The Remains Of An Ancient Roman Forum

More than 300 years after a farmer and amateur historian suggested that there were vast Roman ruins on his land in the hills of Ubrique, archaeologists have proven him right. The post Archaeologists In...

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A Mysterious Bamboo Wagon Was Just Discovered Near A Melting Glacier In The Alps

Commenters on social media suggested that the object could be a sled, a wagon, or even part of an early airplane, but archaeologists aren't sure of its purpose at the moment. The post A Mysterious...

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Researchers In England Discover That ‘King Arthur’s Hall’ Is 4,000 Years...

A mysterious stone structure on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, England that's long been associated with King Arthur was not built during the medieval era, but instead circa 3000 B.C.E. The post Researchers...

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DNA Analysis Of The ‘Bodies Of Pompeii’ Complicates Experts’ Understanding...

Researchers have uncovered new information that upends previous assumptions about the genders and familial relationships of some of the victims of Mount Vesuvius who perished in Pompeii in 79 C.E. The...

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‘Treasure!’: A Stunning Hoard Of Coins From The 16th And 17th Centuries Was...

Some of the 17 coins are incredibly rare, and they may be worth more than $124,000. The post ‘Treasure!’: A Stunning Hoard Of Coins From The 16th And 17th Centuries Was Just Unearthed By A Father And...

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The Real Stories Of Nine World War II Soldiers Portrayed In Band Of Brothers

Band of Brothers follows the men of Easy Company, a real U.S. Army unit that fought in Europe during World War II — but how much of the show was historically accurate? The post The Real Stories Of Nine...

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Researchers Just Confirmed The Story Of Medieval Norway’s ‘Well Man’ Who Was...

The remains of a man found near Norway's Sverresborg Castle may confirm a Norse saga's tale of a victim thrown into a well to poison the water supply during an assault in 1197. The post Researchers...

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The Oldest Known Depictions Of Fishing Were Just Discovered In Ice Age...

The engravings from the Ice Age site of Gönnersdorf in Germany show fish in nets or traps, offering hints about how people fished thousands of years ago. The post The Oldest Known Depictions Of Fishing...

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2,300-Year-Old Punic Tomb Uncovered Beneath A Hospital Parking Lot In Malta

While preparing for construction of a new hospital parking lot in Birkirkara, workers unearthed a remarkably well-preserved burial complex dating back to the Punic and early Roman eras that contains at...

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More Than 4,500 Unmarked Graves Were Discovered At The Site Of A Former...

Most of the remains date back to the site's time as a workhouse for impoverished citizens of Bristol during the Victorian Era. The post More Than 4,500 Unmarked Graves Were Discovered At The Site Of A...

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Cher Ami Saved 200 Men During World War I — And He Was Also A Pigeon

He became one of the most decorated pigeons of World War I. The post Cher Ami Saved 200 Men During World War I — And He Was Also A Pigeon appeared first on All That's Interesting.

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Postcard Written By A British Businessman Just Before Setting Off On The...

The postcard, penned by first-class passenger Richard William Smith, was sent from Ireland during the ship's brief stop there on April 11, 1912 — just three days before it sank. The post Postcard...

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