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Scientists In England May Have Solved The ‘Cold Case’ Of 17 People Who Were...

DNA analysis of the 17 bodies in Norwich, England, suggests that they were Ashkenazi Jews who were likely killed in a pogrom. The post Scientists In England May Have Solved The ‘Cold Case’ Of 17 People...

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Archaeologists Just Uncovered A Massive Roman Phallic Carving In Spain — And...

The phallic carving was found at the base of a building and stretches more than one-and-a-half feet long. The post Archaeologists Just Uncovered A Massive Roman Phallic Carving In Spain — And It Might...

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A Missing Woman, A Bloody Body, And A String Of Lies: Inside The Disturbing...

Joran van der Sloot was a key suspect in Natalee Holloway's disappearance from Aruba in 2005, but it took the murder of another woman, Stephany Flores, to put him behind bars. The post A Missing Woman,...

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This Week In History News, Aug. 28 – Sept. 3

Medieval folding chair unearthed in Germany, massive Roman phallus carving found in Spain, 800-year-old murder victims discovered in England. The post This Week In History News, Aug. 28 – Sept. 3...

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Archaeologists In Poland Just Unearthed The Remains Of A 17th-Century ‘Vampire’

The skeleton was discovered in Pień, Poland with a sickle across her throat and a padlock on her toe. The post Archaeologists In Poland Just Unearthed The Remains Of A 17th-Century ‘Vampire’ appeared...

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Inside The Tragic Death Of Grace Kelly In A Mysterious Car Crash

One of Hollywood's most glamorous stars before she became Princess Grace of Monaco, Grace Kelly died the day after she crashed her car off a cliff near Monte Carlo in 1982. The post Inside The Tragic...

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A Swedish Company Has Developed A Burger That Allegedly Tastes Just Like...

"No humans were harmed in the making of this burger," the company said. The post A Swedish Company Has Developed A Burger That Allegedly Tastes Just Like Human Flesh appeared first on All That's...

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Portuguese Homeowner Stumbles Across Dinosaur Remains In His Backyard — And...

Paleontologists have determined that the dinosaur is a sauropod, a four-legged herbivore characterized by its long neck and tail. The post Portuguese Homeowner Stumbles Across Dinosaur Remains In His...

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27 Facts That Reveal The Total Devastation Of World War II

Go inside the 20th century's most calamitous conflict, from Adolf Hitler's invasion of Poland to America's atomic bombings of Japan. The post 27 Facts That Reveal The Total Devastation Of World War II...

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This Week In History News, Sept. 4 – 10

Gold coins found under British couple's kitchen floor, 17th-century "vampire" unearthed in Poland, enormous dinosaur uncovered in Portuguese backyard. The post This Week In History News, Sept. 4 – 10...

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The Story Of Sam Ballard, The Australian Teen Who Ate A Slug On A Drunken...

A 19-year-old rugby player from Sydney, Sam Ballard contracted rat lungworm disease and spent eight long years paralyzed before dying in November 2018 The post The Story Of Sam Ballard, The Australian...

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33 Photos Of The Whimsical Works Of Antoni Gaudí, The Eccentric Architect Who...

Known for his free-flowing designs based on nature, Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí redefined architecture in 19th-century Barcelona with masterpieces like the church of the Sagrada Familia and Casa...

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17 Famous Cannibal Attacks That Will Send A Shiver Down Your Spine

Cannibalism is crazy enough as it is, but throughout history and the world, there have been some cannibal attacks that are crazier than you could ever imagine. The post 17 Famous Cannibal Attacks That...

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The Bloody Reign Of Ante Pavelić, The Croatian Dictator Who Was Too ‘Bestial’...

Using his ultranationalist terrorist group known as the Ustaše, Ante Pavelić orchestrated a horrific genocide of nearly one million ethnic Serbs, Jews, and Romani people. The post The Bloody Reign Of...

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33 Photos Of Highclere Castle, The Real-Life Downton Abbey House

From its connection to the discovery of King Tut's tomb to its claim to fame as the home of the fictional Crawley family, Highclere Castle's history is as rich as the treasures that adorn its walls....

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8 Of The World’s Most Brutal Amusement Park Accidents, From An Uncontrollable...

While you're more likely to be struck by lightning than experience an accident at the theme park, these amusement park disasters show what happens when a day of fun turns into a nightmare. The post 8...

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44 Stunning Pieces Of Armor — And The Fascinating Stories Behind Them

From ancient Greek warriors to Japanese samurai, see some of the most exquisite pieces of body armor from centuries past. The post 44 Stunning Pieces Of Armor — And The Fascinating Stories Behind Them...

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The Harrowing Voyage Of The SS St. Louis, The Jewish Refugee Ship That No One...

In May 1939, 937 refugees — most of them Jewish — fled Nazi Germany seeking asylum in the United States, but they were denied and left adrift at sea for over a month. The post The Harrowing Voyage Of...

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Artificial Islands Around The British Isles May Have Once Been The Sites Of...

A new study suggests that ancient elites threw lavish parties on the crannogs surrounding Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man to display their wealth and power. The post Artificial Islands...

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Maine Man Pays $75 Dollars For Medieval Manuscript Page At Estate Sale — Then...

The page belongs to a 700-year-old Catholic prayer book called the Beauvais Missal, and its new owner has no plans of selling. The post Maine Man Pays $75 Dollars For Medieval Manuscript Page At Estate...

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