Known as Ivan the Terrible, the infamous Russian ruler was notorious for his horrific acts of cruelty. Ivan IV Vasilyevich, who was the first Tsar and Grand Prince of all Russia, was born in 1530 and died in 1584 after a reign that would cement his place in the history books for all the wrong reasons.

Scientists reconstruct face of 'the cruelest man who ever lived'

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Everyone knows the biblical story: God sent down 40 days of rain, wiping out all living creatures on Earth as vengeful retribution for humanity's immorality. Only one vessel would survive.

Physical Evidence Of Noah's Ark, Proof Of The Great Flood

Located at Fuente Nueva-3, this Early Pleistocene archaeological site hosts some of the oldest traces of human habitation in Western Europe. Researchers at the University of Malaga have revealed, in an unprecedented manner, that the Early Pleistocene archaeological site of Orce, often referred to as the ‘elephant graveyard’ due to the abundance of remains from the extinct elephant species Mammuthus meridionalis, actually concealed a natural trap in the form of quicksand.

1.4 Million-Year-Old Human Activity Unearthed at Orce’s Quicksand Trap

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The remains of a mysterious Mayan underground structure have been unearthed in Mexico by archaeologists.
Developments in archeology continue to help bring ancient history to light and teach us about how early civilizations lived on planet earth.
Recent discoveries have revealed a 4000-year-old labyrinth found in the home of the “minotaur” in Crete, while experts may have solved one of the greatest mysteries of the ancient world after a landmark discovery in Egypt.
Now, archaeologists in Campeche, Mexico, have discovered an underground structure located below a Maya ball court. 
The fascinating discovery was made when experts were in the process of excavating a...

Mysterious underground Maya structure unearthed in Mexico

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The quest for physical evidence of Biblical narratives such as Noah's Ark and the parting of the Red Sea has seen scholars utilizing scientific methodologies to support these ancient stories. However, the search for proof of Jesus Christ's existence remains highly debated among scholars and Christians. Jesus, the alleged son of God and savior of mankind, has been a figure of contention for centuries.

Experts Outline Physical Evidence Of Jesus' Existence, Proves He Was A Real Person

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

NEW YORK, NY.- Hundreds of thousands of years ago, our species arose in Africa. Research on the DNA of living people has indicated that early Homo sapiens stayed on the continent for a long while, with a small group leaving just 50,000 years ago to populate the rest of the world.

Early humans left Africa much earlier than previously thought

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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Victor Noir was killed by a Bonaparte. These days, he’s more famous for something else.

There’s the Rub: How One Murder Victim’s Risqué Grave Became a French Fertility Icon

Archaeological discoveries often bring the past to life in vivid and unexpected ways. While conducting an excavation in Jerusalem, archaeologists uncovered a monumental structure that not only enriches our understanding of ancient architecture, but also ties closely to biblical narratives. This significant find sheds light on the topographical and historical aspects of one of the oldest cities in history: the City of David.

Archaeologists Discover 3,000-Year-Old Moat Referenced in the Bible

What was life like during the Cambrian Period? Imagine a time when the Earth teemed with bizarre creatures, many of which looked like they came straight out of a sci-fi movie. The Cambrian Period, which occurred around 541 to 485 million years ago, was a time of rapid evolution and diversification of life forms. This era saw the emergence of most major animal groups, including the ancestors of modern-day arthropods, mollusks, and vertebrates. Marine life dominated, with strange creatures like trilobites, anomalocaridids, and early sponges thriving in the oceans. The Cambrian explosion marked a significant point in Earth's history, setting the stage for the complex ecosystems we see today. Dive into these 12 fascinating facts to get a glimpse of life during this incredible period.

12 Facts About Life In The Cambrian Period

It’s tempting to imagine that the world was once home to mythical lands of beauty and abundance whose streets were lined with gold.Well, if Plato is to be believed, it’s not gold they were lined with but orichalcum. At least, in the case of Atlantis.According to the iconic Greek philosopher, the fire-coloured metal was second in value only to gold, and the legendary lost continent was a hotbed of the stuff.He frequently mentions orichalcum in his Critias dialogue in which he tells the story of Atlantis, World History Encyclopedia reports.In his account, Plato claimed that the metal was mined in...

Scientists discover metal from the 'lost city of Atlantis'

A new study led by Lluís Gibert at the University of Barcelona has re-dated human remains found at the Orce sites in Spain, making them the oldest in Europe at around 1.3 million years. This supports the hypothesis that early humans arrived in Europe through the Strait of Gibraltar...

Humans first arrived in Europe 1.3 million years ago, migrating out of Africa

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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From giant casts to filling the missing gaps, we ask the experts what goes into creating a museum specimen.

Are Dinosaur Skeletons In Museums The Real Thing?

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It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

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As North Carolina continues to attract new residents, understanding the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords becomes increasingly important. Here’s what you need to know about landlord entry and tenant rights in the state.

Can landlords enter at any time, or is it trespassing? Here are the rules in North Carolina

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Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska from the late afternoon into the evening with a few cells lingering into the overnight hours. Storms will be capable of producing mainly damaging winds, large hail, and perhaps an isolated tornado. Check below for further details on the outlook.

Damaging Winds Excess of 75mph, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Northern Plains; Evening of July 29th

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Huxley vs. Wilberforce: What really happened at the 1860 Oxford evolution debate

The debate between biologist Thomas Huxley and Bishop Samuel Wilberforce has become symbolic of the conflict between science and religion over evolution. Huxley had originally not...

Huxley vs. Wilberforce: What really happened at the 1860 Oxford evolution debate

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