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Cleaning of Alamo Reveals Historic Graffiti
Graffiti discovered at the Alamo earlier this month may be the oldest ever found at the site and could help shed light on its enigmatic past.
A Wise Man’s Cure: Frankincense and Myrrh
Once considered priceless, the ancient remedies frankincense and myrrh are drawing new attention from medical researchers.
Dino Temperature Puzzle: Scientists Get Warmer
Large dinosaurs had warm blood but were not necessarily warm-blooded, according to an innovative new study.
Famous Gangster Informants in U.S. History
Find out about famous gangsters who became informants for the U.S. government, including the recently captured Whitey Bulger.
Gladiator Cries Foul Over Ref’s Blown Call From the Grave
Did a referee’s blown call cost a Roman gladiator his life some 1,800 years ago?
Eating As the Romans Ate
Residents of Herculaneum, a Roman city destroyed in 79 A.D., ate such delicacies as sea urchins, figs and dormice, according to a recent analysis of a sewer found on the site.
95 Years of Flag Day
Celebrate 95 years of Flag Day with fun and surprising facts about the American flag and how to display it.
Was King Tut Buried in a Hurry?
King Tut may have been hastily sealed into his tomb even before the paint on its walls had time to dry, according to new research.
Shroud of Turin: The Work of a Renaissance Artist?
A historian has put forth a new theory about the Shroud of Turin, suggesting it was painted by the Renaissance master Giotto and based on Jesus’ actual burial cloth.
Civil War Deadlier Than Previously Thought?
The enormous death toll of America’s bloodiest conflict may be even higher than we think, according to one historian’s recent analysis.
She’s Leaving Home: Our Female Ancestors’ Wanderlust
Early human males were homebodies who barely strayed from their native caves, while females traveled far to find their mates, according to a new study.
Perilous Produce
Find out about fruits and vegetables once considered poisonous, including cucumbers, which have again come under fire during the developing E. coli crisis.
A Tale of Two Guns: Legendary Gangsters’ Revolvers Up for Auction
Al Capone’s gun will go up for auction next month, but a revolver that belonged the lesser-known gangster Cole Younger may fetch more money.
