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The Call Of The Wild Dog
The Call Of The Wild Dog

Meet The Real-Life Dog That Inspired Buck From ‘The Call Of The Wild’

Jack London became so enamored with a dog he met while prospecting for gold in the Yukon Territory that he used their bond to create one of the 20th century's most iconic works of literature.

By All That's Interesting Feb 11, 2020

Meet The Real-Life Dog That Inspired Buck From ‘The Call Of The Wild’

Jack London became so enamored with a dog he met while prospecting for gold in the Yukon Territory that he used their bond to create one of the 20th century's most iconic works of literature.

By All That's Interesting February 11, 2020
Juan Gerardi Outdoors
Juan Gerardi Outdoors

Bishop Juan Gerardi Accused The Guatemalan Military Of Genocide — And It May Have Cost Him His Life

Just two days after Juan Gerardi produced a massive report detailing his country's wartime atrocities, three members of the military killed him in his home. That's the official story, at least.

By Natasha Ishak Feb 10, 2020

Bishop Juan Gerardi Accused The Guatemalan Military Of Genocide — And It May Have Cost Him His Life

Just two days after Juan Gerardi produced a massive report detailing his country's wartime atrocities, three members of the military killed him in his home. That's the official story, at least.

By Natasha Ishak February 10, 2020
Charles Ponzi
Charles Ponzi

Charles Ponzi And The Incredible Story Behind His Notorious Scheme

In 1903, Charles Ponzi was a poor Italian immigrant with two dollars to his name — then he invented the Ponzi scheme and became a multimillionaire almost overnight.

By Genevieve Carlton Feb 10, 2020

Charles Ponzi And The Incredible Story Behind His Notorious Scheme

In 1903, Charles Ponzi was a poor Italian immigrant with two dollars to his name — then he invented the Ponzi scheme and became a multimillionaire almost overnight.

By Genevieve Carlton February 10, 2020
Crucifixion Fake
Crucifixion Fake

Archaeologists Stand Trial For Forging Earliest Portrayal Of Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Three Spanish archaeologists face serious prison time after a government-sponsored commission found that at least 476 artifacts they "discovered" were "manipulated or outright fakes."

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 10, 2020
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Archaeologists Stand Trial For Forging Earliest Portrayal Of Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Three Spanish archaeologists face serious prison time after a government-sponsored commission found that at least 476 artifacts they "discovered" were "manipulated or outright fakes."

By Marco Margaritoff February 10, 2020
Olympe De Gouges portrait
Olympe De Gouges portrait

Meet Olympe De Gouges, The Radical Women’s Rights Activist Who Was Guillotined By French Revolutionaries

Olympe de Gouges demanded the regulation of prostitution and the dissolution of marriage, but when she criticized Maximillien Robespierre's Reign of Terror, he silenced her for good.

By Genevieve Carlton Feb 9, 2020

Meet Olympe De Gouges, The Radical Women’s Rights Activist Who Was Guillotined By French Revolutionaries

Olympe de Gouges demanded the regulation of prostitution and the dissolution of marriage, but when she criticized Maximillien Robespierre's Reign of Terror, he silenced her for good.

By Genevieve Carlton February 9, 2020
Neanderthal Stone Tools
Neanderthal Stone Tools

This Week In History News, Feb. 2 – 8

"Neanderthal Swiss Army Knife" uncovered, vanished ship found in Bermuda Triangle, Earth's oldest meteor crash site discovered.

By All That's Interesting Feb 7, 2020
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This Week In History News, Feb. 2 – 8

"Neanderthal Swiss Army Knife" uncovered, vanished ship found in Bermuda Triangle, Earth's oldest meteor crash site discovered.

By All That's Interesting February 7, 2020
Date Palm Project
Date Palm Project

Scientists Grow Trees From 2,000-Year-Old Seeds Found In Dead Sea Scroll Caves

The newly grown plants — named Adam, Hannah, Uriel, Boaz, Jonah, and Judith — sprouted from ancient seeds sourced from historical sites in Israel.

By Natasha Ishak Feb 6, 2020
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Scientists Grow Trees From 2,000-Year-Old Seeds Found In Dead Sea Scroll Caves

The newly grown plants — named Adam, Hannah, Uriel, Boaz, Jonah, and Judith — sprouted from ancient seeds sourced from historical sites in Israel.

By Natasha Ishak February 6, 2020
Sergio Vieira De Mello
Sergio Vieira De Mello

Sérgio Vieira de Mello’s Inspiring Story Of Fostering Peace Around The World

Sérgio Vieira de Mello was greatly admired due to his intellect and charisma, but his work as a global peacemaker was cut short by a devastating bombing.

By Natasha Ishak Feb 5, 2020

Sérgio Vieira de Mello’s Inspiring Story Of Fostering Peace Around The World

Sérgio Vieira de Mello was greatly admired due to his intellect and charisma, but his work as a global peacemaker was cut short by a devastating bombing.

By Natasha Ishak February 5, 2020
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