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The Unbelievable True Story Of Angus Barbieri, The Man Who Went 382 Days Without Eating

Angus Barbieri consumed nothing but vitamins and zero-calorie beverages for over a year while on history’s longest fast — which helped him lose 276 pounds.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 28, 2023

The Unbelievable True Story Of Angus Barbieri, The Man Who Went 382 Days Without Eating

Angus Barbieri consumed nothing but vitamins and zero-calorie beverages for over a year while on history’s longest fast — which helped him lose 276 pounds.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 28, 2023

A Giant Rat That Can Break Open Coconuts Was Just Photographed For The First Time On The Solomon Islands

The local community of the Solomon Islands had been aware of the Vangunu giant rat for years, but efforts to photograph it remained unsuccessful until now.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 27, 2023

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A Giant Rat That Can Break Open Coconuts Was Just Photographed For The First Time On The Solomon Islands

The local community of the Solomon Islands had been aware of the Vangunu giant rat for years, but efforts to photograph it remained unsuccessful until now.

By Austin Harvey • November 27, 2023

Two Ancient Stone Anchors Were Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Sicily

The anchors are believed to date from 800 to 480 B.C.E. and are expected to be recovered from the water soon.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 27, 2023

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Two Ancient Stone Anchors Were Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Sicily

The anchors are believed to date from 800 to 480 B.C.E. and are expected to be recovered from the water soon.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 27, 2023

An Alabama Woman Who Was Born With Two Uteruses Is Now Pregnant In Both Of Them

Thanks to a rare condition called uterus didelphys, Kelsey Hatcher is pregnant with two girls, but each baby is growing in a separate uterus.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 22, 2023

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An Alabama Woman Who Was Born With Two Uteruses Is Now Pregnant In Both Of Them

Thanks to a rare condition called uterus didelphys, Kelsey Hatcher is pregnant with two girls, but each baby is growing in a separate uterus.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 22, 2023

Massive 10,000-Year-Old Mammoth Jaw Pulled Out Of Florida River

The mammoth jaw was discovered in Florida's Peace River by self-proclaimed fossil junkie "Captain John" Kreastoulas.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 21, 2023

Massive 10,000-Year-Old Mammoth Jaw Pulled Out Of Florida River

The mammoth jaw was discovered in Florida's Peace River by self-proclaimed fossil junkie "Captain John" Kreastoulas.

By Austin Harvey • November 21, 2023

Civil War Weapons Pulled Out Of South Carolina River 160 Years After Union Forces Dumped Them There

Union troops dumped more than 1 million ball cartridges and 26,000 pounds of gunpowder into the Congaree River during the capture of Columbia in February 1865.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 21, 2023

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Civil War Weapons Pulled Out Of South Carolina River 160 Years After Union Forces Dumped Them There

Union troops dumped more than 1 million ball cartridges and 26,000 pounds of gunpowder into the Congaree River during the capture of Columbia in February 1865.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 21, 2023

More Than 3,000 Roman Coins And Gems Unearthed At Italy’s ‘Pompeii Of The North’

Archaeologists discovered this treasure trove in the ruins of a theater in the ancient Roman city of Claterna, confirming that the site was once a major commerce center for Romans.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 20, 2023

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More Than 3,000 Roman Coins And Gems Unearthed At Italy’s ‘Pompeii Of The North’

Archaeologists discovered this treasure trove in the ruins of a theater in the ancient Roman city of Claterna, confirming that the site was once a major commerce center for Romans.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 20, 2023

Uncovered Artifacts Shed New Light On One Of Victorian London’s Most Notorious Workhouses

Though London's St. Pancras Workhouse became so notorious that some have linked it to Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, excavations suggest that it was originally intended to support and comfort its inhabitants.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 20, 2023

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Uncovered Artifacts Shed New Light On One Of Victorian London’s Most Notorious Workhouses

Though London's St. Pancras Workhouse became so notorious that some have linked it to Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, excavations suggest that it was originally intended to support and comfort its inhabitants.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 20, 2023

This Week In History News, Nov. 12 – 18

Ancient grave filled with headhunting victims found in China, phallic Roman wind chime discovered in Serbia, cache of ancient coins uncovered near Sardinia.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 17, 2023

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This Week In History News, Nov. 12 – 18

Ancient grave filled with headhunting victims found in China, phallic Roman wind chime discovered in Serbia, cache of ancient coins uncovered near Sardinia.

By All That's Interesting • November 17, 2023

This 318-Year-Old Scottish Bible Was Just Discovered In An Iowa Retirement Home

The Scottish Bible was printed in 1705 and contained a written record of the original owners' family inside.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 17, 2023

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This 318-Year-Old Scottish Bible Was Just Discovered In An Iowa Retirement Home

The Scottish Bible was printed in 1705 and contained a written record of the original owners' family inside.

By Austin Harvey • November 17, 2023

‘Woman With The Flower Tattoo’ Identified 31 Years After Her Murder In Belgium

Rita Roberts was identified thanks to Operation Identify Me, an international police effort that seeks to identify 22 women who were murdered in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany over the past 50 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 17, 2023

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‘Woman With The Flower Tattoo’ Identified 31 Years After Her Murder In Belgium

Rita Roberts was identified thanks to Operation Identify Me, an international police effort that seeks to identify 22 women who were murdered in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany over the past 50 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 17, 2023