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This Interactive “Murder Map” Will Tell You Where You’d Most Likely Get...

The interactive map created by the University of Cambridge used coroners' reports between 1300 and 1340 A.D. to determine where, when, and how the most murders happened. The post This Interactive...

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In The Future, The Earth Might Be Just One Giant Continent, Experts Predict

Researchers have come up with four potential constructions of the next supercontinent, but which of these scenarios is the likeliest depends on who you ask. The post In The Future, The Earth Might Be...

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33 British Royal Family Photos Of The Monarchy Being Weirdly Normal

The British royals have tons of strict rules they must follow — but that doesn't mean they don't goof off every once in a while. The post 33 British Royal Family Photos Of The Monarchy Being Weirdly...

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8 Norse Gods With Stories You’ll Never Learn In School

Whether Odin, Frigg, Thor, Balder, or Freyja, these Norse gods boast tales that are far more outrageous than you ever realized. The post 8 Norse Gods With Stories You’ll Never Learn In School appeared...

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A 500-Year-Old Skeleton Wearing Thigh-High Leather Boots Was Unearthed In London

Leather was a highly-valuable material during the Tudor era in the U.K., which makes this discovery all the more unusual. The post A 500-Year-Old Skeleton Wearing Thigh-High Leather Boots Was Unearthed...

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Felix Hoffmann Invented A Painkiller, Aspirin, But Then Also Synthesized A...

Determined to alleviate his father's arthritis, Felix Hoffmann made a pain reliever that was safe for everyday use. But then he synthesized something far more potent. The post Felix Hoffmann Invented A...

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A Trove Of 900-Year-Old Crusade-Era Gold Coins Was Discovered In Israel On...

"It is symbolic that the gold coins were discovered on the eve of Hanukkah. For us, this is certainly ‘Hanukkah gelt.’” The post A Trove Of 900-Year-Old Crusade-Era Gold Coins Was Discovered In Israel...

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The Battle Of Bosworth Field: The Epic Finale To The English War Of The Roses

In the final battle of the English Civil War, King Richard III faced off against the rival for his throne, Henry Tudor, in harrowing man-to-man combat. The post The Battle Of Bosworth Field: The Epic...

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12 Famous Explorers That Changed The Face Of The World

Without these individuals braving new and uncharted territory, the world today would look very different. The post 12 Famous Explorers That Changed The Face Of The World appeared first on All That's...

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This Week In History News, Dec. 9 – 15

500-year-old skeleton with thigh-high leather boots unearthed, Einstein's "God letter" sold at auction, Crusades-era gold coins uncovered. The post This Week In History News, Dec. 9 – 15 appeared first...

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Kindertransport: When Great Britain Saved 10,000 Children From The Holocaust

The combined efforts of the British government, religious groups, and individual volunteers saved 10,000 Jewish and non-Aryan children from certain death. The post Kindertransport: When Great Britain...

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Edward A. Carter: The Heroic Soldier Who Was Denied A Medal Of Honor Because...

He was demoted, discriminated against, and gravely injured. Perhaps worst of all, he wasn't recognized for his outstanding service until it was too late. The post Edward A. Carter: The Heroic Soldier...

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Remarkable 120-Year-Old Letter To Santa Discovered In England

"When you come see us on Christmas Eve will you please bring us some little toy ducks and chickens for a present, also a canvas stocking like you brought us last year." The post Remarkable 120-Year-Old...

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33 Holocaust Victims Pictures That Reveal The True Horrors Of The...

These Holocaust victims pictures, taken as new prisoners entered the camps, put faces on the statistics the world remembers today. The post 33 Holocaust Victims Pictures That Reveal The True Horrors Of...

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A Look Back At The 12 Best History News Headlines 2018 Had To Offer

Neanderthal bones, mysterious mummy juice, and ancient hunger stones: 2018 was filled with some outrageous historical discoveries. The post A Look Back At The 12 Best History News Headlines 2018 Had To...

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Eight Real-Life Heroes Who Literally Saved The World

Saving the world isn't always about spur-of-the-moment heroics — though sometimes it is. These eight people managed to save the world in their own ways. The post Eight Real-Life Heroes Who Literally...

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Ernst Röhm: The Early Nazi Leader Who Rivaled Hitler — And Was Executed For It

Ernst Röhm was ruthless in his rise to power in Nazi Germany. Too bad for him Adolf Hitler didn't like rivals — even if they were his friends. The post Ernst Röhm: The Early Nazi Leader Who Rivaled...

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The Funniest News Stories That 2018 Produced

Relive the funniest news of 2018, including the woman who married a ghost pirate, a mass ramen heist, and a zoo break-in gone horribly — albeit hilariously — wrong. The post The Funniest News Stories...

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The 16 Weirdest Headlines That We Saw In 2018

From googly-eyed fish to mysterious ocean creatures, there's been no shortage of weird news this year. The post The 16 Weirdest Headlines That We Saw In 2018 appeared first on All That's Interesting.

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The Best Archaeology News Headlines Experts Dug Up In 2018

Discarded socks, foreboding stones, and an extinct human hybrid — archaeologists unearthed some shocking discoveries this year. The post The Best Archaeology News Headlines Experts Dug Up In 2018...

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