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A Metal Detectorist In England Just Stumbled Upon Two Roman Swords Still In Their Scabbards

The swords, known as "spatha," date back to the middle-imperial Roman period and were often used by ancient Roman cavalry and civilians traveling across the Roman Empire.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 19, 2023

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A Metal Detectorist In England Just Stumbled Upon Two Roman Swords Still In Their Scabbards

The swords, known as "spatha," date back to the middle-imperial Roman period and were often used by ancient Roman cavalry and civilians traveling across the Roman Empire.

By Austin Harvey • September 19, 2023

An Oregon Mother Was Just Sentenced To 30 Days In Jail After ‘Waterboarding’ Her Infant Son

After she was arrested, Sharday McDonald said she hadn't intended to harm the child when she poured water over his face.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 19, 2023

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An Oregon Mother Was Just Sentenced To 30 Days In Jail After ‘Waterboarding’ Her Infant Son

After she was arrested, Sharday McDonald said she hadn't intended to harm the child when she poured water over his face.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 19, 2023

Florida Couple Moves To Scotland To Save The World’s Oldest Post Office

Barry and Mary Ford are now set to become the Sanquhar Post Office's 17th postmasters in its 311-year history.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 18, 2023

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Florida Couple Moves To Scotland To Save The World’s Oldest Post Office

Barry and Mary Ford are now set to become the Sanquhar Post Office's 17th postmasters in its 311-year history.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 18, 2023

An Ancient Japanese Tomb Was Just Discovered Under A Parking Lot Shrub

Local experts had long suspected that the shrub concealed a tomb, and their hunch proved correct when archaeologists uncovered a kofun burial mound from the sixth century.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 18, 2023

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An Ancient Japanese Tomb Was Just Discovered Under A Parking Lot Shrub

Local experts had long suspected that the shrub concealed a tomb, and their hunch proved correct when archaeologists uncovered a kofun burial mound from the sixth century.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 18, 2023

This Week In History News, Sept. 10 – 16

Board game uncovered inside 16th-century castle in Poland, ancient artifacts found along Pilgrimage Road in Israel, Bronze Age brain and skin remains unearthed in Turkey.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 15, 2023

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This Week In History News, Sept. 10 – 16

Board game uncovered inside 16th-century castle in Poland, ancient artifacts found along Pilgrimage Road in Israel, Bronze Age brain and skin remains unearthed in Turkey.

By All That's Interesting • September 15, 2023

The First Bob Ross Painting From ‘The Joy Of Painting’ Is On Sale For Nearly $10 Million

The work, titled A Walk in the Woods, was featured on the first-ever episode of Ross' show that aired live in January 1983.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 15, 2023

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The First Bob Ross Painting From ‘The Joy Of Painting’ Is On Sale For Nearly $10 Million

The work, titled A Walk in the Woods, was featured on the first-ever episode of Ross' show that aired live in January 1983.

By Austin Harvey • September 15, 2023

Cave Researcher Rescued After Spending 12 Days Stuck In A Turkish Cave

Mark Dickey was suffering from fluid and blood loss and internal bleeding before finally being rescued after 12 days underground.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 14, 2023

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Cave Researcher Rescued After Spending 12 Days Stuck In A Turkish Cave

Mark Dickey was suffering from fluid and blood loss and internal bleeding before finally being rescued after 12 days underground.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 14, 2023

This Incredibly Spicy Chip May Have Killed A 14-Year-Old — And Sent Numerous Minors To The Hospital

The Paqui One Chip Challenge is an incredibly hot chip coated with California Reaper and Naga Viper peppers — two of the hottest peppers in the world.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 14, 2023

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This Incredibly Spicy Chip May Have Killed A 14-Year-Old — And Sent Numerous Minors To The Hospital

The Paqui One Chip Challenge is an incredibly hot chip coated with California Reaper and Naga Viper peppers — two of the hottest peppers in the world.

By Austin Harvey • September 14, 2023

This ‘Cursed’ Painting Was Returned To A UK Thrift Shop Twice — Then Sold Online For $2,000

After the story went viral, the second customer returned to repurchase the artwork, and then sold it on eBay, with half the profits going to the thrift shop.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 13, 2023

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This ‘Cursed’ Painting Was Returned To A UK Thrift Shop Twice — Then Sold Online For $2,000

After the story went viral, the second customer returned to repurchase the artwork, and then sold it on eBay, with half the profits going to the thrift shop.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 13, 2023

Artifacts Found Along Ancient Route To Mecca May Have Protected Pilgrims From The ‘Evil Eye’

The artifacts found in Eilat, Israel, include the figurine of a woman, incense altars, and ceremonial rattles.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 13, 2023

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Artifacts Found Along Ancient Route To Mecca May Have Protected Pilgrims From The ‘Evil Eye’

The artifacts found in Eilat, Israel, include the figurine of a woman, incense altars, and ceremonial rattles.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 13, 2023

Well-Preserved 3,700-Year-Old Bronze Age Brain And Skin Remains Found In Turkey

Ancient brain remains have been found four or five times before in Turkey, but this discovery marks the first time researchers have found skin still intact on ancient bodies there.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2023

Well-Preserved 3,700-Year-Old Bronze Age Brain And Skin Remains Found In Turkey

Ancient brain remains have been found four or five times before in Turkey, but this discovery marks the first time researchers have found skin still intact on ancient bodies there.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2023