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10 of the most notorious pirates in history By Patrick Pester, Heather Whipps published 26 January 23 The most notorious pirates wreaked havoc from China to the Caribbean. Here are 10 fearsome pirates from history.
Maybe rats didn't spread the Black Death after all, new evidence suggests By Samuel Cohn published 24 January 23 Recent research suggests rats may not have played the critical role in keeping plague going in Europe.
Who was Genghis Khan, the warrior who founded the Mongol Empire? By Owen Jarus published 23 January 23 Genghis Khan (1160 to 1227) founded the Mongol Empire, which covered much of Asia and parts of Europe.
Long-lost copy of Newton's famous book 'Opticks' to be auctioned for half a million dollars By Ben Turner published 17 January 23 The book is the pristine version of the two copies originally kept in Newton’s library
Martin Luther King Jr.: The iconic civil rights leader By Jessie Szalay published 13 January 23 REFERENCE Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights leader who fought for racial and economic justice. His oft-quoted "I Have a Dream" speech made an incredible impact on the country's racial, cultural and intellectual landscape.
Prehistoric population once lived in Siberia, but mysteriously vanished, genetic study finds By Charles Q. Choi published 12 January 23 A genetic study has revealed the existence of a previously unknown hunter-gatherer group that lived in Siberia upwards of 10,000 years ago.
Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II's 'handsome' face revealed in striking reconstruction By Tom Metcalfe published 11 January 23 Scientists have used facial reconstruction techniques to show what the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II looked like in his prime.
Human and Neanderthal brains have a surprising 'youthful' quality in common, new research finds By Stephen Wroe published 7 January 23 Modern humans have a youthful brain, and this "Peter Pan syndrome" is also seen in Neanderthals.
Xerxes, the god-king of Ancient Persia, in All About History 125 By Jonathan Gordon published 29 December 22 Inside All About History 125: Learn how Xerxes I overcame rebels and plots to claim his throne and dominate West Asia.
30 incredible sunken wrecks from WWI and WWII By Tom Metcalfe published 28 December 22 A look at some of the most notable underwater wrecks from WWI and WWII.
