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General Tom Thumb: P.T. Barnum’s Most Acclaimed Sideshow Dwarf

General Tom Thumb, the 25-inch man, became P.T. Barnum's most popular attraction with his unparalleled charisma and charm.

By William DeLong • Sep 24, 2018

General Tom Thumb: P.T. Barnum’s Most Acclaimed Sideshow Dwarf

General Tom Thumb, the 25-inch man, became P.T. Barnum's most popular attraction with his unparalleled charisma and charm.

By William DeLong • September 24, 2018

Scientists Discover 558 Million-Year-Old Fossil Is Actually The World’s Oldest Known Animal

For decades, scientists could not agree on whether to classify the Dickinsonia as an animal or not — until this new study showed that it is actually the oldest known animal.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 24, 2018

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Scientists Discover 558 Million-Year-Old Fossil Is Actually The World’s Oldest Known Animal

For decades, scientists could not agree on whether to classify the Dickinsonia as an animal or not — until this new study showed that it is actually the oldest known animal.

By Caroline Redmond • September 24, 2018

33 Ancient Rome Facts That Will Change The Way You See History

From the toothpaste made of urine to the perfume made of sweat, these Ancient Rome facts will give you a whole new way of looking at history.

By Mark Oliver • Sep 21, 2018

33 Ancient Rome Facts That Will Change The Way You See History

From the toothpaste made of urine to the perfume made of sweat, these Ancient Rome facts will give you a whole new way of looking at history.

By Mark Oliver • September 21, 2018

This Week In History News, Sept. 16 – 22

Woman who seduced and killed Nazis as a teen dies at 92, scientists unearth mummified Ice Age wolf pup, researchers find evidence of medieval female pope.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 21, 2018

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This Week In History News, Sept. 16 – 22

Woman who seduced and killed Nazis as a teen dies at 92, scientists unearth mummified Ice Age wolf pup, researchers find evidence of medieval female pope.

By All That's Interesting • September 21, 2018

Famed WWII Veteran, Glenn Frazier, Passes Away At Age 94

After surrendering to Japanese forces, Frazier was forced to embark on the harrowing 65-mile Bataan Death March in the Philippines when he was just 17-years-old.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 21, 2018

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Famed WWII Veteran, Glenn Frazier, Passes Away At Age 94

After surrendering to Japanese forces, Frazier was forced to embark on the harrowing 65-mile Bataan Death March in the Philippines when he was just 17-years-old.

By Bernadette Deron • September 21, 2018

Experts Believe That Jesus May Have Used Cannabis Oil To Perform His Miracles

"If cannabis was one of the main ingredients of the ancient anointing oil and receiving this oil is what made Jesus the Christ and his followers Christians, then persecuting those who use cannabis could be considered anti-Christ."

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 20, 2018

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Experts Believe That Jesus May Have Used Cannabis Oil To Perform His Miracles

"If cannabis was one of the main ingredients of the ancient anointing oil and receiving this oil is what made Jesus the Christ and his followers Christians, then persecuting those who use cannabis could be considered anti-Christ."

By Bernadette Deron • September 20, 2018

Jeff Skiles: The “Miracle On The Hudson” Co-Pilot Who Rescued US Airways Flight 1549

Captain Sully didn't land his flight on the Hudson River by himself — he had the help of a very talented co-pilot named Jeff Skiles.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 19, 2018

Jeff Skiles: The “Miracle On The Hudson” Co-Pilot Who Rescued US Airways Flight 1549

Captain Sully didn't land his flight on the Hudson River by himself — he had the help of a very talented co-pilot named Jeff Skiles.

By Bernadette Deron • September 19, 2018

‘Miss Hitler 2018’ Pageant Pulled From Russian Social Media After Complaints

The pageant called for women that are “pure-blood” and "love an honor" Adolf Hitler to enter via social media.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 19, 2018

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‘Miss Hitler 2018’ Pageant Pulled From Russian Social Media After Complaints

The pageant called for women that are “pure-blood” and "love an honor" Adolf Hitler to enter via social media.

By Bernadette Deron • September 19, 2018

A Medieval Board Game Was Just Discovered In A Secret Chamber Of A Russian Castle

The centuries-old board game is possibly the "most intriguing" discovery at the site to date.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 18, 2018

Science News

A Medieval Board Game Was Just Discovered In A Secret Chamber Of A Russian Castle

The centuries-old board game is possibly the "most intriguing" discovery at the site to date.

By Bernadette Deron • September 18, 2018

Masamune, The 13th-Century Japanese Swordsmith Who Was The Stuff Of Legends

Legend says that his swords were so well-made, their layers went to a point that was but one atom thick.

By William DeLong • Sep 17, 2018

Masamune, The 13th-Century Japanese Swordsmith Who Was The Stuff Of Legends

Legend says that his swords were so well-made, their layers went to a point that was but one atom thick.

By William DeLong • September 17, 2018

Freddie Oversteegen, The Dutch Resistance Fighter Who Seduced And Killed Nazis As A Teen, Dies at 92

When she was just 14-years-old, Freddie Oversteegen joined the resistance and fought against the Nazis in World War II.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 17, 2018

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Freddie Oversteegen, The Dutch Resistance Fighter Who Seduced And Killed Nazis As A Teen, Dies at 92

When she was just 14-years-old, Freddie Oversteegen joined the resistance and fought against the Nazis in World War II.

By Caroline Redmond • September 17, 2018