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Scientists Recreate Voice Of 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Mummy Using A 3D Printer

"The idea of going to a museum and coming away having heard a voice from 3,000 years ago is the sort of thing people might well remember for a long time."

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 24, 2020

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Scientists Recreate Voice Of 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Mummy Using A 3D Printer

"The idea of going to a museum and coming away having heard a voice from 3,000 years ago is the sort of thing people might well remember for a long time."

By Natasha Ishak • January 24, 2020

Archaeologists Uncover ‘Ghost Population’ Of Previously-Unknown Human Ancestor

A surprising new discovery of ancient human remains in Africa — with remarkably well-preserved DNA — is redrawing the map of human populations in new and exciting ways.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 23, 2020

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Archaeologists Uncover ‘Ghost Population’ Of Previously-Unknown Human Ancestor

A surprising new discovery of ancient human remains in Africa — with remarkably well-preserved DNA — is redrawing the map of human populations in new and exciting ways.

By All That's Interesting • January 23, 2020

The Mount Vesuvius Eruption Was So Hot That It Turned One Man’s Brain To ‘Glass’

When the volcano erupted in 79 A.D., it baked hundreds of people to death — and transformed at least one victim's brain matter into hard, twisted, glassy bits.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 23, 2020

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The Mount Vesuvius Eruption Was So Hot That It Turned One Man’s Brain To ‘Glass’

When the volcano erupted in 79 A.D., it baked hundreds of people to death — and transformed at least one victim's brain matter into hard, twisted, glassy bits.

By Natasha Ishak • January 23, 2020

Four New Species Of ‘Walking Sharks’ Discovered Between Indonesia And Australia

These species split off from the shark family tree nine million years ago, making them the most recent evolutionary adaptation to occur among sharks.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 22, 2020

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Four New Species Of ‘Walking Sharks’ Discovered Between Indonesia And Australia

These species split off from the shark family tree nine million years ago, making them the most recent evolutionary adaptation to occur among sharks.

By Natasha Ishak • January 22, 2020

Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican Sweat Lodge From 14th Century Unearthed In Mexico City

Before Spanish conqueror Hernán Cortés defeated Moctezuma II in 1521, the Mexica people used these sweat lodges to worship deities related to purification, lust, vice, birth, land, and water.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 22, 2020

Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican Sweat Lodge From 14th Century Unearthed In Mexico City

Before Spanish conqueror Hernán Cortés defeated Moctezuma II in 1521, the Mexica people used these sweat lodges to worship deities related to purification, lust, vice, birth, land, and water.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 22, 2020

Man Named ‘Sexy Vegan’ Accused Of Bestiality After Sharing Disturbing Video Of His Pit Bull

Sexy Vegan first rose to infamy in 2017 after he appeared on an episode of Dr. Phil. He got kicked off the show for his use of profanity, which seems mild compared to his recent actions.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 21, 2020

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Man Named ‘Sexy Vegan’ Accused Of Bestiality After Sharing Disturbing Video Of His Pit Bull

Sexy Vegan first rose to infamy in 2017 after he appeared on an episode of Dr. Phil. He got kicked off the show for his use of profanity, which seems mild compared to his recent actions.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 21, 2020

National Archives Blurs Out Anti-Trump Signs From Photo Of Women’s March

The non-partisan U.S. agency showcased the iconic 2017 march in a heavily altered image, which obscured signs referencing the president and "female anatomy."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 21, 2020

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National Archives Blurs Out Anti-Trump Signs From Photo Of Women’s March

The non-partisan U.S. agency showcased the iconic 2017 march in a heavily altered image, which obscured signs referencing the president and "female anatomy."

By Marco Margaritoff • January 21, 2020

This Week In History News, Jan. 12 – 18

500-year-old leprosy victim's face reconstructed, Viking runestone's message deciphered, Amazon warrior women's tomb uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 17, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jan. 12 – 18

500-year-old leprosy victim's face reconstructed, Viking runestone's message deciphered, Amazon warrior women's tomb uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • January 17, 2020

This Ancient Egyptian Map To The Underworld Is The Oldest Illustrated Book Ever Found

The book contained incantations for the deceased so that she could ward off evil spirits and demons in her journey toward the underworld.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 17, 2020

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This Ancient Egyptian Map To The Underworld Is The Oldest Illustrated Book Ever Found

The book contained incantations for the deceased so that she could ward off evil spirits and demons in her journey toward the underworld.

By Natasha Ishak • January 17, 2020

‘Patsy The Wonder Dog’ Saves 900 Sheep From Australian Bushfires

"She just got on with her job and did it, regardless of the conditions. Cool, calm, and collected."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 17, 2020

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‘Patsy The Wonder Dog’ Saves 900 Sheep From Australian Bushfires

"She just got on with her job and did it, regardless of the conditions. Cool, calm, and collected."

By Marco Margaritoff • January 17, 2020

Kansas Man Requested A GOT-Style ‘Trial By Combat’ Against His Ex-Wife To Settle Their Custody Dispute

The 40-year-old father claims he made the request merely to match the absurdity he belives he's endured from his ex's attorney throughout the divorce.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 16, 2020

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Kansas Man Requested A GOT-Style ‘Trial By Combat’ Against His Ex-Wife To Settle Their Custody Dispute

The 40-year-old father claims he made the request merely to match the absurdity he belives he's endured from his ex's attorney throughout the divorce.

By Natasha Ishak • January 16, 2020