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Scientists Discover Ancient Blue Whale Fossil Larger Than Any Other Ever Found

Not only is this the largest blue whale fossil ever uncovered, but it also indicates that the species lived 1.5 million years earlier than we thought.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 1, 2019

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Scientists Discover Ancient Blue Whale Fossil Larger Than Any Other Ever Found

Not only is this the largest blue whale fossil ever uncovered, but it also indicates that the species lived 1.5 million years earlier than we thought.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 1, 2019

Strange Hole In Ancient Greek Skeleton’s Chest Allows Researchers To Solve Murder Mystery

At first they thought he had a rare birth defect, then they realized that they were dealing with a murder case.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 1, 2019

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Strange Hole In Ancient Greek Skeleton’s Chest Allows Researchers To Solve Murder Mystery

At first they thought he had a rare birth defect, then they realized that they were dealing with a murder case.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 1, 2019

557 Rare Coins From Black Death Era Dug Up By Amateur Metal Detectorists

The haul is estimated to be worth more than $195,000 and believed to be the biggest of its kind in the United Kingdom in the last decade.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 25, 2019

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557 Rare Coins From Black Death Era Dug Up By Amateur Metal Detectorists

The haul is estimated to be worth more than $195,000 and believed to be the biggest of its kind in the United Kingdom in the last decade.

By Natasha Ishak • April 25, 2019

Remains Of Whole Snake Discovered In 1,500-Year-Old Human Poop

Archeologists analyzed a cache of fossilized poop and found remains of an entire venomous snake, including a head, a fang, and scales.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 25, 2019

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Remains Of Whole Snake Discovered In 1,500-Year-Old Human Poop

Archeologists analyzed a cache of fossilized poop and found remains of an entire venomous snake, including a head, a fang, and scales.

By Natasha Ishak • April 25, 2019

Archaeologists Finally Uncover Grisly Evidence Of Legendary 17th-Century Eskimo Massacre

Archeologists found the remains of 28 villagers that were shown to have been tortured before their village was burned to the ground.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 23, 2019

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Archaeologists Finally Uncover Grisly Evidence Of Legendary 17th-Century Eskimo Massacre

Archeologists found the remains of 28 villagers that were shown to have been tortured before their village was burned to the ground.

By Natasha Ishak • April 23, 2019

This Week In History News, Apr. 14 – 20

Roman-era human sacrifice victims uncovered, stunning artwork found inside Ancient Egyptian tomb, liquid blood extracted from prehistoric horse specimen.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 19, 2019

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This Week In History News, Apr. 14 – 20

Roman-era human sacrifice victims uncovered, stunning artwork found inside Ancient Egyptian tomb, liquid blood extracted from prehistoric horse specimen.

By All That's Interesting • April 19, 2019

Meet The Hobbit-Like Early Human Ancestor Known As Callao Man

Callao Man was shorter than four feet and was just as comfortable climbing trees as it was walking on the ground.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 18, 2019

Meet The Hobbit-Like Early Human Ancestor Known As Callao Man

Callao Man was shorter than four feet and was just as comfortable climbing trees as it was walking on the ground.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 18, 2019

Scientists Uncover Prehistoric Predator Like A Lion On Steroids With Three Pairs Of Fangs

It was the size of a car and its teeth were the size of bananas.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 18, 2019

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Scientists Uncover Prehistoric Predator Like A Lion On Steroids With Three Pairs Of Fangs

It was the size of a car and its teeth were the size of bananas.

By Natasha Ishak • April 18, 2019

Archeologists Discover Incredible Artwork Inside 4,300-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb

The tomb belonged to Khuwy, an ancient nobleman whom archeologists believe may have been related to the ruling pharaoh.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 16, 2019

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Archeologists Discover Incredible Artwork Inside 4,300-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb

The tomb belonged to Khuwy, an ancient nobleman whom archeologists believe may have been related to the ruling pharaoh.

By Natasha Ishak • April 16, 2019

2,000-Year-Old Fast Food Stands Called Thermopolia Discovered In Pompeii

A thermopolium was a fast-food stand meant for the lower class Pompeiians who didn't have cooking tools or amenities of their own to eat, drink, and socialize.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 2, 2019

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2,000-Year-Old Fast Food Stands Called Thermopolia Discovered In Pompeii

A thermopolium was a fast-food stand meant for the lower class Pompeiians who didn't have cooking tools or amenities of their own to eat, drink, and socialize.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 2, 2019

This Week In History News, Mar. 24 – 30

518 million-year-old sea creature fossil uncovered, evidence of early humans' dwarf worship found, tourists taking disrespectful photos at Auschwitz called out.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 29, 2019

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This Week In History News, Mar. 24 – 30

518 million-year-old sea creature fossil uncovered, evidence of early humans' dwarf worship found, tourists taking disrespectful photos at Auschwitz called out.

By All That's Interesting • March 29, 2019