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Anneliese Michel And The Shocking Images From The Exorcism Of The Real Emily...

Known as the real-life Emily Rose, Anneliese Michel was subjected to 67 Catholic exorcism rites that ultimately left her dead at age 23 on July 1, 1976. The post Anneliese Michel And The Shocking...

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How Did Napoleon Die? Inside The French Emperor’s Mysterious Demise

On May 5, 1821, Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile on the British-held island of Saint Helena. Though the cause was believed to have been stomach cancer, questions remain. The post How Did Napoleon Die?...

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An Enormous 2,500-Year-Old Canoe Was Just Recovered From A Swiss Lake In...

The canoe was discovered during an aerial archaeological scouting survey of Lake Neuchâtel in 2021. The post An Enormous 2,500-Year-Old Canoe Was Just Recovered From A Swiss Lake In Remarkable...

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The Chilling Story Of Mary Bell, The 10-Year-Old Murderer Who Strangled Two Boys

Serial killer Mary Bell was 11 years old when she was sentenced to life in prison for killing two toddlers in 1968 — but she now lives in anonymity after being freed just 12 years later. The post The...

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The Appalling Story Of Josef Fritzl, The ‘Monster’ Father Of Elisabeth Fritzl

Go inside the horrific crimes of Josef Fritzl, the Austrian criminal who imprisoned and sexually abused his own daughter Elisabeth for 24 years. The post The Appalling Story Of Josef Fritzl, The...

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A Trove Of 2,000-Year-Old Roman Makeup And Hair Accessories Was Just Found In...

The excavation of a shop in the ancient city of Aizanoi also revealed perfumes, jewelry, and hair accessories. The post A Trove Of 2,000-Year-Old Roman Makeup And Hair Accessories Was Just Found In An...

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33 Vibrantly Colorized Images That Capture Life During Paris’‘Beautiful Era’

Known as "La Belle Époque," France's golden age at the turn of the 20th century was a period of cultural and economic growth — but it all ended with the outbreak of the Great War. The post 33 Vibrantly...

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Archaeologists In Turkey Just Discovered A Long-Lost Ancient Language On...

The language was discovered on a tablet at the archaeological site of Boğazköy-Hattusha, once the capital of the ancient Hittites during the late Bronze Age. The post Archaeologists In Turkey Just...

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London Tunnels Used For Shelter During The Blitz And For Cold War Espionage...

The tunnels at one point housed the top-secret intelligence organization that inspired the James Bond films. The post London Tunnels Used For Shelter During The Blitz And For Cold War Espionage May Be...

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This Week In History News, Sept. 24 – 30

World's oldest whisky found in a Scottish castle, unknown ancient language discovered on tablets in Turkey, 2,000-year-old makeup unearthed in the ruins of a Roman city. The post This Week In History...

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David Fuller, The ‘Morgue Monster’ Who Murdered Two Women — And Sexually...

After arresting Englishman David Fuller in 2020 for a pair of 1987 murders, police were shocked to find evidence that he had been using his job at a hospital to sexually abuse corpses for years. The...

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Archaeologists Just Determined These Sandals Found In A Spanish Bat Cave Are...

Researchers announced that the woven grass sandals discovered in Spain's Cueva de los Murciélagos are roughly 6,200 years old, making them the oldest shoes ever discovered in Europe. The post...

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Storm Forces Greek Sheep To Seek Refuge In A Greenhouse — Where They Ate 600...

Flooding caused by Storm Daniel has made it difficult for sheep to find fresh grass to feed on. The post Storm Forces Greek Sheep To Seek Refuge In A Greenhouse — Where They Ate 600 Pounds Of Marijuana...

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‘Once In A Generation’: Long-Overlooked Painting In English Palace’s...

The painting, which depicts the biblical story of Susanna, was in such poor condition that it was almost unrecognizable. The post ‘Once In A Generation’: Long-Overlooked Painting In English Palace’s...

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The Harrowing True Story Of The Aberfan Disaster That Killed 144 People In Wales

A catastrophic collapse of coal waste, the Aberfan disaster engulfed a small Welsh town in 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The post The Harrowing True Story Of The Aberfan Disaster That...

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Norwegian Family Looking For Lost Earring Stumbles Upon Viking Relics Instead

The extraordinary find confirms a long-held belief about Viking settlements on the island of Jomfruland. The post Norwegian Family Looking For Lost Earring Stumbles Upon Viking Relics Instead appeared...

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The Life And Death Of Cesare Borgia, The Ruthless Conqueror Of Renaissance...

Born around 1475 as Pope Alexander VI's illegitimate son, Cesare Borgia was a notorious noble, cardinal, and soldier who died brutally in 1507. The post The Life And Death Of Cesare Borgia, The...

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A Group In France Has Spent Decades Building Guédelon Castle Using Only...

Guédelon Castle has been under construction for using strict methods for 25 years in the forest near Paris — and it is nearly complete. The post A Group In France Has Spent Decades Building Guédelon...

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This Week In History News, Oct. 1 – 7

Scythian warlord's scepter found in Bulgaria, ancient wine jars unearthed in Egypt, Viking brooches discovered in Norway. The post This Week In History News, Oct. 1 – 7 appeared first on All That's...

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An Elderly Couple Sold An Antique Dealer An African Mask For $158. Now,...

The traditional Fang mask from Gabon is one of only a few such artifacts in existence — but the couple had no idea how valuable it was until they read about the $4.4 million sale in the newspaper. The...

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