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The History Of The Codex Gigas, The Massive Medieval Manuscript Known As The ‘Devil’s Bible’

The 620-page Codex Gigas stands nearly 36 inches high and may have taken 25 years for a single monk to write.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Mar 16, 2024

The History Of The Codex Gigas, The Massive Medieval Manuscript Known As The ‘Devil’s Bible’

The 620-page Codex Gigas stands nearly 36 inches high and may have taken 25 years for a single monk to write.

By Aimee Lamoureux • March 16, 2024

The Tragic Tale Of Joseph Merrick, ‘The Elephant Man’ Who Just Wanted To Be Like Everybody Else

Saddled with deformities that enlarged his head and limbs, Joseph Merrick was turned into a "freak show exhibit" before dying at London Hospital in 1890.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 16, 2024

The Tragic Tale Of Joseph Merrick, ‘The Elephant Man’ Who Just Wanted To Be Like Everybody Else

Saddled with deformities that enlarged his head and limbs, Joseph Merrick was turned into a "freak show exhibit" before dying at London Hospital in 1890.

By Erin Kelly • March 16, 2024

The Inside Story Of James Gandolfini’s Death — And How ‘The Sopranos’ Slowly Helped Destroy Him

At around 10 p.m. on June 19, 2013, James Gandolfini's 14-year-old son Michael found him unconscious on the bathroom floor of their hotel in Rome. Within an hour, he was pronounced dead at the age of just 51.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 16, 2024

The Inside Story Of James Gandolfini’s Death — And How ‘The Sopranos’ Slowly Helped Destroy Him

At around 10 p.m. on June 19, 2013, James Gandolfini's 14-year-old son Michael found him unconscious on the bathroom floor of their hotel in Rome. Within an hour, he was pronounced dead at the age of just 51.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 16, 2024

What Really Happened To The Andrea Gail, The Doomed Ship That Inspired ‘The Perfect Storm?’

Just before Halloween, the Andrea Gail and its crew of six fishermen were caught in what became known as the “Perfect Storm” of 1991 — and were never seen again.

By Wyatt Redd • Mar 16, 2024

What Really Happened To The Andrea Gail, The Doomed Ship That Inspired ‘The Perfect Storm?’

Just before Halloween, the Andrea Gail and its crew of six fishermen were caught in what became known as the “Perfect Storm” of 1991 — and were never seen again.

By Wyatt Redd • March 16, 2024

29 Heartbreaking Photos From The Scene Of Kurt Cobain’s Suicide

Two decades after Kurt Cobain's death on April 5, 1994, Seattle police released haunting never-before-seen photos from the scene of his suicide.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 16, 2024

29 Heartbreaking Photos From The Scene Of Kurt Cobain’s Suicide

Two decades after Kurt Cobain's death on April 5, 1994, Seattle police released haunting never-before-seen photos from the scene of his suicide.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 16, 2024

What Was The Knights Templar? The True Story Of The Crusade-Era Warriors And Their Bloody Downfall

The Knights Templar was a Catholic military order formed during the Crusades — and some believe the group found the legendary Holy Grail while in Jerusalem.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 15, 2024

What Was The Knights Templar? The True Story Of The Crusade-Era Warriors And Their Bloody Downfall

The Knights Templar was a Catholic military order formed during the Crusades — and some believe the group found the legendary Holy Grail while in Jerusalem.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 15, 2024

This Week In History News, Mar. 10 – 16

Neolithic cobra pottery unearthed in Taiwan, missing half of Ramses II statue found in Egypt, mass grave filled with plague victims discovered in Germany.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 15, 2024

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This Week In History News, Mar. 10 – 16

Neolithic cobra pottery unearthed in Taiwan, missing half of Ramses II statue found in Egypt, mass grave filled with plague victims discovered in Germany.

By All That's Interesting • March 15, 2024

Well-Preserved Ming Dynasty Tomb Unearthed In Northern China

Discovered in the city of Xinzhou, this Ming Dynasty tomb was filled with various offerings and artifacts.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 15, 2024

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Well-Preserved Ming Dynasty Tomb Unearthed In Northern China

Discovered in the city of Xinzhou, this Ming Dynasty tomb was filled with various offerings and artifacts.

By Austin Harvey • March 15, 2024

Painting Bought For $300 Turns Out To Be Rare J. M. W. Turner Watercolor Worth As Much As $40,000

The J. M. W. Turner watercolor is a "significant" find, and it's just the latest of the artist's paintings to be rediscovered.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 15, 2024

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Painting Bought For $300 Turns Out To Be Rare J. M. W. Turner Watercolor Worth As Much As $40,000

The J. M. W. Turner watercolor is a "significant" find, and it's just the latest of the artist's paintings to be rediscovered.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 15, 2024

Inside The Real History Of Shrunken Heads, From The Amazon To Nazi Germany

For centuries, the Jivaroan people of South America severed and shrank the heads of their enemies for rituals and trophies — and later for trade.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 15, 2024

Inside The Real History Of Shrunken Heads, From The Amazon To Nazi Germany

For centuries, the Jivaroan people of South America severed and shrank the heads of their enemies for rituals and trophies — and later for trade.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 15, 2024

What Happened To Steve Ross, The Son Of Bob Ross?

Steve Ross could barely paint in the aftermath of his father's death in 1995. But now, he's back at the easel — teaching a new generation of happy painters.

By Tim Brinkhof • Mar 15, 2024

What Happened To Steve Ross, The Son Of Bob Ross?

Steve Ross could barely paint in the aftermath of his father's death in 1995. But now, he's back at the easel — teaching a new generation of happy painters.

By Tim Brinkhof • March 15, 2024