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44 Vintage Photos Of Sideshow “Freaks” That Will Leave You Unsettled

The phenomenon of sideshow "freaks" drew huge crowds in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the likes of Queen Victoria.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 22, 2019

44 Vintage Photos Of Sideshow “Freaks” That Will Leave You Unsettled

The phenomenon of sideshow "freaks" drew huge crowds in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the likes of Queen Victoria.

By Erin Kelly • April 22, 2019

Perverse, Provocateur, And Oscar Wilde’s Protégé: The Brief And Scandalous Story Of Artist Aubrey Beardsley

Aubrey Beardsley delighted in scandalizing his Victorian audiences with erotic and morbid artworks, and he would become entangled in a scandal with none other than Oscar Wilde.

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 22, 2019

Perverse, Provocateur, And Oscar Wilde’s Protégé: The Brief And Scandalous Story Of Artist Aubrey Beardsley

Aubrey Beardsley delighted in scandalizing his Victorian audiences with erotic and morbid artworks, and he would become entangled in a scandal with none other than Oscar Wilde.

By Gina Dimuro • April 22, 2019

Constant Flow Of Beer Kept The Pre-Incan Wari Culture Stable For Half A Millennia, New Study Suggests

Researchers believe that a focus on brewing, sharing, and hosting beer-centric festivities was integral to the ancient Wari culture's social stability for 500 years.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 22, 2019

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Constant Flow Of Beer Kept The Pre-Incan Wari Culture Stable For Half A Millennia, New Study Suggests

Researchers believe that a focus on brewing, sharing, and hosting beer-centric festivities was integral to the ancient Wari culture's social stability for 500 years.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 22, 2019

Spanish Ghost Villages Arise As Economic Crisis Forces Abandonment

The abandoned villages are so affordable that even Gwyneth Paltrow listed one on Goop's holiday gift guide.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 20, 2019

Spanish Ghost Villages Arise As Economic Crisis Forces Abandonment

The abandoned villages are so affordable that even Gwyneth Paltrow listed one on Goop's holiday gift guide.

By Erin Kelly • April 20, 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

Sol Pais And America’s Columbiners: The Bizarre Fandom Of Eric Harris And Dylan Klebold

Sol Pais, the young woman who threatened Columbine High School with a shooting before killing herself, is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to "Columbiners."

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 19, 2019

Sol Pais And America’s Columbiners: The Bizarre Fandom Of Eric Harris And Dylan Klebold

Sol Pais, the young woman who threatened Columbine High School with a shooting before killing herself, is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to "Columbiners."

By Marco Margaritoff • April 19, 2019

The Heartbreaking Notre Dame Cathedral Fire In Pictures

After a 12-hour battle involving over 400 firefighters and other brave volunteers, the Notre Dame fire was extinguished and many relics have been saved.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 19, 2019

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The Heartbreaking Notre Dame Cathedral Fire In Pictures

After a 12-hour battle involving over 400 firefighters and other brave volunteers, the Notre Dame fire was extinguished and many relics have been saved.

By Erin Kelly • April 19, 2019

Casimir Pulaski Was A Hero Of The Revolutionary War — And He Might Have Been Biologically Female

Casimir Pulaski has been hailed the "Father of the American Cavalry," but a discovery by anthropologists has revealed that he may be the one in 2,000 who identifies as intersex.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 18, 2019

Casimir Pulaski Was A Hero Of The Revolutionary War — And He Might Have Been Biologically Female

Casimir Pulaski has been hailed the "Father of the American Cavalry," but a discovery by anthropologists has revealed that he may be the one in 2,000 who identifies as intersex.

By Natasha Ishak • April 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 • 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 Are Outraged By This Fossil Hunter Selling Baby T-Rex Bones On Ebay

Self-proclaimed fossil hunter Alan Detrich has sold such finds online before. Back in 2000, he listed a near-complete T. rex skeleton on eBay for over $5 million.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 18, 2019

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Scientists Are Outraged By This Fossil Hunter Selling Baby T-Rex Bones On Ebay

Self-proclaimed fossil hunter Alan Detrich has sold such finds online before. Back in 2000, he listed a near-complete T. rex skeleton on eBay for over $5 million.

By Natasha Ishak • 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