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This Week In History News, Jun. 14 – 20

Ancient Irish incest uncovered, buried Roman city found, mysteries of China's Great Wall unlocked.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 19, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jun. 14 – 20

Ancient Irish incest uncovered, buried Roman city found, mysteries of China's Great Wall unlocked.

By All That's Interesting • June 19, 2020

Remains Of Warrior Buried 2,600 Years Ago Identified As A 12-Year-Old Girl

The young fighter was originally misidentified as male after she was first excavated in 1988. Now, modern scientific techniques have revealed her true identity as an Amazon warrior.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 17, 2020

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Remains Of Warrior Buried 2,600 Years Ago Identified As A 12-Year-Old Girl

The young fighter was originally misidentified as male after she was first excavated in 1988. Now, modern scientific techniques have revealed her true identity as an Amazon warrior.

By Natasha Ishak • June 17, 2020

Scientists Just Discovered Prehistoric Crocodiles That Ran Upright On Two Legs And Hunted Down Dinosaurs

Not only are fossilized crocodile tracks an extreme rarity in Asia, but these seemed to have been made by a bipedal species that ran after its pray like an ostrich.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 12, 2020

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Scientists Just Discovered Prehistoric Crocodiles That Ran Upright On Two Legs And Hunted Down Dinosaurs

Not only are fossilized crocodile tracks an extreme rarity in Asia, but these seemed to have been made by a bipedal species that ran after its pray like an ostrich.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 12, 2020

The Great Wall Of China Wasn’t Built To Keep Out Genghis Khan — But To Control Nomadic Shepherds

The low height of this portion wall and its orderly layout suggest that it was meant to keep the nomadic population under control.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 11, 2020

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The Great Wall Of China Wasn’t Built To Keep Out Genghis Khan — But To Control Nomadic Shepherds

The low height of this portion wall and its orderly layout suggest that it was meant to keep the nomadic population under control.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 11, 2020

13,500-Year-Old Bird Figurine Discovered In Pile Of Dirt Is The Oldest Sculpture Ever Found In East Asia

The three-quarter-inch piece is 8,500 years older than similar artworks of its kind found in the region.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 11, 2020

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13,500-Year-Old Bird Figurine Discovered In Pile Of Dirt Is The Oldest Sculpture Ever Found In East Asia

The three-quarter-inch piece is 8,500 years older than similar artworks of its kind found in the region.

By Natasha Ishak • June 11, 2020

Researchers Use Lasers To Map Buried Ancient Roman City That Dates Back 2,300 Years

The city of Falerii Novi was abandoned in 700 A.D. and has been buried ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 9, 2020

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Researchers Use Lasers To Map Buried Ancient Roman City That Dates Back 2,300 Years

The city of Falerii Novi was abandoned in 700 A.D. and has been buried ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 9, 2020

This Week In History News, May 31 – Jun. 6

Ancient Roman baths unearthed, Nazi diary with tales of stolen gold found, 46,000-year-old Aboriginal site demolished.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 5, 2020

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This Week In History News, May 31 – Jun. 6

Ancient Roman baths unearthed, Nazi diary with tales of stolen gold found, 46,000-year-old Aboriginal site demolished.

By All That's Interesting • June 5, 2020

Ancient Mayan Monument Larger Than The Great Pyramid Discovered Hiding In Plain Sight

The hidden complex was discovered using laser-based technology.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 4, 2020

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Ancient Mayan Monument Larger Than The Great Pyramid Discovered Hiding In Plain Sight

The hidden complex was discovered using laser-based technology.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 4, 2020

Researchers Opened The Stomach Of This Perfectly-Preserved Dinosaur ‘Mummy’ To Find Its Last Meal

"We were shocked to see beautifully preserved and concentrated plant material."

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 3, 2020

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Researchers Opened The Stomach Of This Perfectly-Preserved Dinosaur ‘Mummy’ To Find Its Last Meal

"We were shocked to see beautifully preserved and concentrated plant material."

By Natasha Ishak • June 3, 2020

This Week In History News, May 24 – 30

Viking grave uncovered under Norwegian house, stolen ancient tablet headed back to Iraq, cause of ancient megafauna extinction in Australia revealed.

By All That's Interesting • May 29, 2020

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This Week In History News, May 24 – 30

Viking grave uncovered under Norwegian house, stolen ancient tablet headed back to Iraq, cause of ancient megafauna extinction in Australia revealed.

By All That's Interesting • May 29, 2020

Biblical Shrine In Israel Found To Have Hosted Rituals Involving Cannabis In The 8th Century B.C.

The cannabis was mixed with animal dung to make it burn more slowly at a lower temperature.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 29, 2020

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Biblical Shrine In Israel Found To Have Hosted Rituals Involving Cannabis In The 8th Century B.C.

The cannabis was mixed with animal dung to make it burn more slowly at a lower temperature.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 29, 2020