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Archaeologists May Have Finally Solved The Mystery Of What Happened To Roanoke

In 1590, every settler in the colony of Roanoke suddenly vanished without a trace. An archaeological study has turned up thousands of artifacts that may prove what happened to them.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 22, 2020

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Archaeologists May Have Finally Solved The Mystery Of What Happened To Roanoke

In 1590, every settler in the colony of Roanoke suddenly vanished without a trace. An archaeological study has turned up thousands of artifacts that may prove what happened to them.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 22, 2020

Spanish Fisherman Accidentally Discovers Medieval Virgin Mary Statue

At first glance, the statue looked like a moss-covered river rock. On closer inspection, experts say it likely hung on the wall of an unidentified building in the 14th century.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 22, 2020

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Spanish Fisherman Accidentally Discovers Medieval Virgin Mary Statue

At first glance, the statue looked like a moss-covered river rock. On closer inspection, experts say it likely hung on the wall of an unidentified building in the 14th century.

By Natasha Ishak • June 22, 2020

44 Ancient Artifacts That Reveal What Life Was Really Like For Our Ancestors

From prehistoric porn to ancient wine, discover some of the most fascinating ancient artifacts that you won't see in history books.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 21, 2020

44 Ancient Artifacts That Reveal What Life Was Really Like For Our Ancestors

From prehistoric porn to ancient wine, discover some of the most fascinating ancient artifacts that you won't see in history books.

By Erin Kelly • June 21, 2020

How Pope Alexander VI Hosted Orgies, Kept Multiple Mistresses, And Bribed His Way To The Top

Born Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI did everything from selling church offices to hiring 50 prostitutes in one night to secure his place as history's dirtiest pope.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 20, 2020

How Pope Alexander VI Hosted Orgies, Kept Multiple Mistresses, And Bribed His Way To The Top

Born Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI did everything from selling church offices to hiring 50 prostitutes in one night to secure his place as history's dirtiest pope.

By Natasha Ishak • June 20, 2020

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

Who Wrote The Bill Of Rights? Inside The Messy History

James Madison is widely credited with writing the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that comprise the Bill of Rights, but he didn't act alone.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 18, 2020

Who Wrote The Bill Of Rights? Inside The Messy History

James Madison is widely credited with writing the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that comprise the Bill of Rights, but he didn't act alone.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 18, 2020

How William Pester Pioneered The Hippie Lifestyle In California In The 1910s

Starting in 1916, William Pester began living in a hut, foraging for fruits and nuts in order to eat, and spending most of his time alone in the California desert.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 18, 2020

How William Pester Pioneered The Hippie Lifestyle In California In The 1910s

Starting in 1916, William Pester began living in a hut, foraging for fruits and nuts in order to eat, and spending most of his time alone in the California desert.

By Natasha Ishak • June 18, 2020

Archaeologists Find African American Cemetery With 70 Graves Forgotten Under Florida Parking Lot

The land formerly belonged to a Black church. When the church was sold in 1955, most of its graves were moved but residents always said dozens of unmarked graves had been left behind.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 18, 2020

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Archaeologists Find African American Cemetery With 70 Graves Forgotten Under Florida Parking Lot

The land formerly belonged to a Black church. When the church was sold in 1955, most of its graves were moved but residents always said dozens of unmarked graves had been left behind.

By Natasha Ishak • June 18, 2020

A Brief History Of The Amphicar: The Amphibious Automobile Of Your Dreams

Originally designed as a Nazi war vessel, the Amphicar 770 made a splash as the only amphibious car ever mass-produced.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 17, 2020

A Brief History Of The Amphicar: The Amphibious Automobile Of Your Dreams

Originally designed as a Nazi war vessel, the Amphicar 770 made a splash as the only amphibious car ever mass-produced.

By Natasha Ishak • June 17, 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

Meet The Confederados, The Confederate Loyalists Who Fled To Brazil After The Civil War

Rather than accept defeat, up to 20,000 die-hard Confederates moved to the slaveholding Empire of Brazil to establish colonies of Confederados. Their descendents still honor them today.

By Morgan Dunn • Jun 15, 2020

Meet The Confederados, The Confederate Loyalists Who Fled To Brazil After The Civil War

Rather than accept defeat, up to 20,000 die-hard Confederates moved to the slaveholding Empire of Brazil to establish colonies of Confederados. Their descendents still honor them today.

By Morgan Dunn • June 15, 2020