Archaeologists Just Unearthed 10,500-Year-Old Human Remains In A German Bog
The bones found in the Duvensee bog of the Schleswig-Holstein region provide evidence of Germany's oldest known burial. The post Archaeologists Just Unearthed 10,500-Year-Old Human Remains In A German...
View ArticleSwedish Archaeologists Unearth ‘One Of A Kind’ Amulet Of Thor’s Hammer
The amulet was found near a future housing development site where Neolithic and Iron Age artifacts have previously been discovered. The post Swedish Archaeologists Unearth ‘One Of A Kind’ Amulet Of...
View ArticleGo Inside The World’s Creepiest Catacombs — And Learn The Disturbing Stories...
From the Chapel of Bones to the Empire of the Dead, explore some of the spookiest catacombs on Earth with these eerie images. The post Go Inside The World’s Creepiest Catacombs — And Learn The...
View ArticlePolice In Germany Arrest ‘Terror Granny’ Accused Of Trying To Incite A Civil...
Elisabeth R. and her cohorts allegedly believe that the Treaty of Versailles is invalid and that Germany is still a monarchy. The post Police In Germany Arrest ‘Terror Granny’ Accused Of Trying To...
View ArticleThis Week In History News, Oct. 23 – 29
Vikings swords unearthed in Sweden, World War II "ghost boat" found in California, ancient bog bodies discovered in Germany. The post This Week In History News, Oct. 23 – 29 appeared first on All...
View ArticleThe Story Of Krampus, The Anti-Santa Who Punishes Naughty Children With...
A half-goat demon said to be the son of the Norse god of the underworld, Krampus punishes naughty children at Christmastime — and drags some to hell. The post The Story Of Krampus, The Anti-Santa Who...
View ArticleWhat Is The Rosetta Stone? The Tablet That Solved The Ancient Mystery Of...
Now on display in the British Museum, the Rosetta Stone is a granite tablet from 196 B.C.E. inscribed with a decree in Egyptian hieroglyphics, ancient Greek, and Demotic script. The post What Is The...
View ArticleHow The English Exacted Their Bloody Revenge On Scottish Rebel William Wallace
Condemned as a traitor to the English king in August 1305, William Wallace faced a torturous execution that was considered gruesome even by medieval standards. The post How The English Exacted Their...
View ArticleThe Disturbing Story Of Suzanne Capper, The British Teen Who Was Tortured To...
In December 1992, Suzanne Capper endured a week of relentless torture in Greater Manchester, England. Then, she was burned alive. The post The Disturbing Story Of Suzanne Capper, The British Teen Who...
View ArticleScientists Discover Long Lost Casts Of Rare ‘Sea Monster’ Fossil Destroyed By...
The first ichthyosaur fossil was discovered around 1818 and was thought lost after World War II, but researchers have found two casts in the United States and Germany. The post Scientists Discover Long...
View ArticleThis Medieval Warrior Died During The Battle Of Visby — And Scientists Just...
Researchers hypothesized that the man was likely struck by an ax — and other weapons — during the 1361 Battle of Visby. The post This Medieval Warrior Died During The Battle Of Visby — And Scientists...
View Article33 Photos Of La Sagrada Familia, The Magnificent Catalan Church That’s Taken...
Construction on the Barcelona basilica of La Sagrada Familia by controversial Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí began in 1882 and is slated for completion in 2026. The post 33 Photos Of La Sagrada...
View ArticleKeelhauling: Inside The Deranged Torture Method Used To Keep Sailors In Line
An infamous punishment used to maintain order at sea in the 17th and 18th centuries, keelhauling was when sailors would be dragged under ships as punishment. The post Keelhauling: Inside The Deranged...
View ArticleArchaeologists In Finland Discover The Remains Of A Stone Age Child Who May...
A new study analyzes the fur, feathers, and plant matter found in the 8,000-year-old grave of a young child. The post Archaeologists In Finland Discover The Remains Of A Stone Age Child Who May Have...
View ArticleThe Wild History Of Predjama Castle, The Medieval Fortress Built Into The...
Built in the 12th century in Slovenia, Predjama Castle is carved into a 400-foot cliffside with nine miles of complex tunnels beneath it — that once helped a local 'Robin Hood' to evade capture. The...
View Article27 Of The Most Imaginative Victorian Inventions
These gadgets from the late 18th and early 19th centuries have a definitive Steampunk look — but some had more of a lasting effect on society than others. The post 27 Of The Most Imaginative Victorian...
View ArticleThis Week In History News, Nov. 6 – 12
Ancient Roman theater discovered in Crete, history's first written sentence uncovered in Israel, Stone Age child who may have been buried with a wolf found in Finland. The post This Week In History...
View ArticlePreviously Unseen Photos Show The Horrors Of Kristallnacht, The ‘Night Of...
The photos were discovered in an album owned by a Jewish-American soldier, but even his family isn't sure how they came into his possession. The post Previously Unseen Photos Show The Horrors Of...
View Article‘Exceptional Discovery’: 24 Perfectly-Preserved Bronze Statues Discovered In...
Though these statues discovered in San Casciano dei Bagni are around 2,300 years old, they've remained shockingly well preserved beneath layers of mud. The post ‘Exceptional Discovery’: 24...
View ArticleThe Harrowing Journey Of Dave Kunst, The First Man To Walk Around The World
Setting out on June 20, 1970, Dave Kunst walked 14,450 miles around the Earth — but not without experiencing hardships along the way. The post The Harrowing Journey Of Dave Kunst, The First Man To Walk...
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