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Dec 26, 2023

Inside 9 Of The Most Disturbing Crime Stories To Make Headlines In 2023

This year, police around the world stayed busy investigating everything from literal porch pirates to brutal murders committed "out of curiosity."

Dec 26, 2023

Inside 9 Of The Most Disturbing Crime Stories To Make Headlines In 2023

This year, police around the world stayed busy investigating everything from literal porch pirates to brutal murders committed "out of curiosity."

By Austin Harvey

Dec 22, 2023

This Week In History News, Dec. 17 – 23

Cat geoglyphs discovered in Peru, Roman mosaics featuring sea creatures found in Turkey, ancient battlefield uncovered in Switzerland.

Dec 22, 2023

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This Week In History News, Dec. 17 – 23

Cat geoglyphs discovered in Peru, Roman mosaics featuring sea creatures found in Turkey, ancient battlefield uncovered in Switzerland.

By Abby Norman

Dec 22, 2023

Study Reveals That Scythian Warriors Likely Carried Leather Quivers Made From The Skin Of Their Enemies

New archaeological evidence seemingly confirms the Greek historian Herodotus' account of the brutal ways in which Scythians used their dead enemies' bodies.

Dec 22, 2023

Study Reveals That Scythian Warriors Likely Carried Leather Quivers Made From The Skin Of Their Enemies

New archaeological evidence seemingly confirms the Greek historian Herodotus' account of the brutal ways in which Scythians used their dead enemies' bodies.

By Austin Harvey

Dec 21, 2023

French Billionaire Nicolas Puech Wants To Adopt His Middle-Aged Gardener — And Leave Him Half Of His Fortune

An heir to the Hermès fortune, Nicolas Puech's money was supposed to go to a charity he founded, but the billionaire changed his mind this year.

Dec 21, 2023

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French Billionaire Nicolas Puech Wants To Adopt His Middle-Aged Gardener — And Leave Him Half Of His Fortune

An heir to the Hermès fortune, Nicolas Puech's money was supposed to go to a charity he founded, but the billionaire changed his mind this year.

By Austin Harvey

Dec 21, 2023

A Father And Daughter Just Discovered A 152-Year-Old Shipwreck While Fishing In Green Bay

The wreckage may have once been the George L. Newman, which sank during the Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871.

Dec 21, 2023

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A Father And Daughter Just Discovered A 152-Year-Old Shipwreck While Fishing In Green Bay

The wreckage may have once been the George L. Newman, which sank during the Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871.

By Austin Harvey

Dec 20, 2023

This 103-Year-Old Artificial Christmas Tree Just Sold For $4,000 At Auction

First purchased in 1920, the "humblest Christmas tree in the world" remained in Dorothy Grant's family for more than 100 years.

Dec 20, 2023

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This 103-Year-Old Artificial Christmas Tree Just Sold For $4,000 At Auction

First purchased in 1920, the "humblest Christmas tree in the world" remained in Dorothy Grant's family for more than 100 years.

By Austin Harvey

Dec 20, 2023

Stunning Roman Mosaics Featuring Sea Creatures Unearthed In Turkey

Depictions of marine wildlife ranging from octopuses to eels make these mosaics unlike anything ever found in the region before.

Dec 20, 2023

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Stunning Roman Mosaics Featuring Sea Creatures Unearthed In Turkey

Depictions of marine wildlife ranging from octopuses to eels make these mosaics unlike anything ever found in the region before.

By Kaleena Fraga

Dec 19, 2023

Evening Dress Worn By Princess Diana Sells For A Record-Breaking $1.15 Million

Diana wore the dress to a dinner in Florence, Italy in 1985 and again to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in 1986.

Dec 19, 2023

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Evening Dress Worn By Princess Diana Sells For A Record-Breaking $1.15 Million

Diana wore the dress to a dinner in Florence, Italy in 1985 and again to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in 1986.

By Austin Harvey

Dec 19, 2023

‘A Gift From The Thrifting Gods’: Goodwill Vase Bought For $3.99 Sells For More Than $100,000

The colorful green and white vase purchased at a Virginia Goodwill turned out to be a rare piece by Italian artist Carlo Scarpa.

Dec 19, 2023

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‘A Gift From The Thrifting Gods’: Goodwill Vase Bought For $3.99 Sells For More Than $100,000

The colorful green and white vase purchased at a Virginia Goodwill turned out to be a rare piece by Italian artist Carlo Scarpa.

By Kaleena Fraga

Dec 18, 2023

A Baby Sucked Up Into A Tornado In Tennessee Was Just Found Alive In A Tree

The four-month-old was found lying in a tree, alive "by the grace of God."

Dec 18, 2023

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A Baby Sucked Up Into A Tornado In Tennessee Was Just Found Alive In A Tree

The four-month-old was found lying in a tree, alive "by the grace of God."

By Austin Harvey

Dec 18, 2023

A Roman Dagger Found On A Swiss Hillside Just Helped Archaeologists Map An Ancient Battlefield

The battle was likely fought around 15 B.C.E. between Roman troops and local Suanetes fighters, who lost the bout.

Dec 18, 2023

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A Roman Dagger Found On A Swiss Hillside Just Helped Archaeologists Map An Ancient Battlefield

The battle was likely fought around 15 B.C.E. between Roman troops and local Suanetes fighters, who lost the bout.

By Kaleena Fraga