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Meet Bill Bufalino, The Lawyer Who Abandoned Jimmy Hoffa Right Before His Disappearance

Attorney Bill Bufalino represented Jimmy Hoffa for decades until his mobster cousin Russell Bufalino wanted the union president gone.

By Hannah McKennett • Nov 8, 2019

Meet Bill Bufalino, The Lawyer Who Abandoned Jimmy Hoffa Right Before His Disappearance

Attorney Bill Bufalino represented Jimmy Hoffa for decades until his mobster cousin Russell Bufalino wanted the union president gone.

By Hannah McKennett • November 8, 2019

This Week In History News, Nov. 3 – 9

Knights Templar treasure tunnels uncovered, ancestral homeland of all humankind located, medieval Viking warrior's face reconstructed.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 8, 2019

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This Week In History News, Nov. 3 – 9

Knights Templar treasure tunnels uncovered, ancestral homeland of all humankind located, medieval Viking warrior's face reconstructed.

By All That's Interesting • November 8, 2019

Woolly Mammoth Skeletons Discovered Inside 15,000-Year-Old Human-Built Traps In Mexico

It was previously assumed that early hunters only killed woolly mammoths if they were already injured. The discovery of these resourceful traps firmly challenges that idea.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 7, 2019

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Woolly Mammoth Skeletons Discovered Inside 15,000-Year-Old Human-Built Traps In Mexico

It was previously assumed that early hunters only killed woolly mammoths if they were already injured. The discovery of these resourceful traps firmly challenges that idea.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 7, 2019

47 Colorized Old West Photos That Bring The American Frontier To Life

From the streets and saloons of mining towns to the ranches and cowboys out on the plains, these Old West photos capture the frontier as it truly was.

By John Kuroski • Nov 6, 2019

47 Colorized Old West Photos That Bring The American Frontier To Life

From the streets and saloons of mining towns to the ranches and cowboys out on the plains, these Old West photos capture the frontier as it truly was.

By John Kuroski • November 6, 2019

The Extraordinary Life Of Aviation Legend Jimmy Doolittle

Before World War II, Jimmy Doolittle was already a world-famous aviator, but it was his daring raid on Tokyo following the attack on Pearl Harbor that cemented his place in history.

By Joseph Williams • Nov 5, 2019

The Extraordinary Life Of Aviation Legend Jimmy Doolittle

Before World War II, Jimmy Doolittle was already a world-famous aviator, but it was his daring raid on Tokyo following the attack on Pearl Harbor that cemented his place in history.

By Joseph Williams • November 5, 2019

Archaeologists Discover Remains Of Three Different Cats Inside Ancient Egyptian Mummy

Instead of finding the remains of one whole cat, researchers found a ball of fabric, five hind leg bones, and nothing else.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 5, 2019

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Archaeologists Discover Remains Of Three Different Cats Inside Ancient Egyptian Mummy

Instead of finding the remains of one whole cat, researchers found a ball of fabric, five hind leg bones, and nothing else.

By Natasha Ishak • November 5, 2019

Inside Henry V’s Muddy, Bloody Victory At The Battle Of Agincourt

England's army of archers and men-at-arms killed somewhere between 4,000 and 10,000 French soldiers at the Battle of Agincourt, after rain and heavy armor forced the French to literally sink into the battlefield.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • Nov 4, 2019

Inside Henry V’s Muddy, Bloody Victory At The Battle Of Agincourt

England's army of archers and men-at-arms killed somewhere between 4,000 and 10,000 French soldiers at the Battle of Agincourt, after rain and heavy armor forced the French to literally sink into the battlefield.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • November 4, 2019

How Catherine Of Valois Went From Neglected Princess To Queen Consort To Political Pariah

After a miserable childhood, Catherine of Valois married King Henry V of England and secured her place in history — but she lived in controversy after his untimely death.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • Nov 2, 2019

How Catherine Of Valois Went From Neglected Princess To Queen Consort To Political Pariah

After a miserable childhood, Catherine of Valois married King Henry V of England and secured her place in history — but she lived in controversy after his untimely death.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • November 2, 2019

Bottle Containing Anti-Witchcraft Liquid Found At Alleged Witch’s Childhood Home

The bottle contained human teeth, fish hooks, and a mysterious liquid. It was found during roof repairs on the former home of Angeline Tubbs — a so-called witch of the 18th century.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 31, 2019

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Bottle Containing Anti-Witchcraft Liquid Found At Alleged Witch’s Childhood Home

The bottle contained human teeth, fish hooks, and a mysterious liquid. It was found during roof repairs on the former home of Angeline Tubbs — a so-called witch of the 18th century.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 31, 2019

Shakespeare Made Henry V A Legend — But Much Of His Life Story Is A Myth

Contrary to what Shakespeare and Netflix's The King would have you believe, King Henry V of England wasn't a wayward youth reluctant to lead, and he didn't go to war with France over a bunch of tennis balls.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • Oct 30, 2019

Shakespeare Made Henry V A Legend — But Much Of His Life Story Is A Myth

Contrary to what Shakespeare and Netflix's The King would have you believe, King Henry V of England wasn't a wayward youth reluctant to lead, and he didn't go to war with France over a bunch of tennis balls.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • October 30, 2019

Mummified Woman Found Buried In Siberia Wearing Foal-Skin Stockings And Copper Cross

The Siberian permafrost preserved this 19th-century woman so well that some of her clothes remained perfectly intact.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 30, 2019

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Mummified Woman Found Buried In Siberia Wearing Foal-Skin Stockings And Copper Cross

The Siberian permafrost preserved this 19th-century woman so well that some of her clothes remained perfectly intact.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 30, 2019