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On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major events

On This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindisfarne, the proposal of the US Bill of Rights, the publication of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, the creation of Porsche's first vehicle, the NFL-AFL merger announcement and Robert…

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Readers reply: What if Shakespeare was dropped in modern-day London?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions ponders the hypothetical reactions of eminent historical personages to today’s Trafalgar Square

The Guardian - UK

A Christmas miracle: two more homeless will have their home

Gluing and tiling is in full swing in a rented flat in Ferencváros to put a roof over the heads of two more homeless people.

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Who were the Huns, the nomadic horse warriors who invaded ancient Europe?

The Huns were nomadic horse warriors, originally from Asia, who invaded Europe in the late fourth century A.D. and carved out an empire that stretched from Asia to Europe.

LiveScience

18 Historical Mysteries That Still Haven’t Been Solved And Folks In This Online Group Think They Are Lost Cases

Redditors answered the question "What historical mystery is unlikely to ever be solved?" and we tried to find out the theories that would give at least some explanation.

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‘The entire coastline will be cemented over’: the tiny Italian town set to become a dock for giant cruise ships

Only 20 miles from Italy’s capital, Isola Sacra was ignored for years but now Royal Caribbean has plans to turn it into a major new port

The Guardian - UK

100 Unsolved Mysteries That Have Folks Scratching Their Brains To This Day

Getting lost in an unsolved mystery case can be similar to solving a big, satisfying puzzle. So, here we have for you some of the most bizarre true crime cases in history. The post 100 Unsolved Mysteries That Have Folks Scratching Their Brains To This Day first appeared on Bored…

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In Donald Sutherland’s 1970s career, the personal and political met in European ‘auteur’ films

Younger generations today mainly knew Donald Sutherland in his grizzled paternalistic roles, by turns loveable (as in Pride and Prejudice) or hateful (as in The Hunger Games).

The Conversation

1,600-year-old Hun burial in Poland contains 2 boys, including one with a deformed skull

Archaeologists in Poland used DNA to identify a double burial that contained the skeletons of two boys who were unrelated.

LiveScience

30 lost burials archaeologists are still searching for

The burials of famous people provide enduring archaeological mysteries. Here are 30 of the most acclaimed "lost" tombs.

LiveScience

Empires of the Steppes by Kenneth W Harl review – a nomadic route to civilisation

From Attila the Hun to Genghis Khan, a vibrant account of how roaming warlords shaped technology, religion and culture

The Guardian - UK

“We were so loud. You could see blood coming out of people’s ears”: the true story of Attila, Billy Joel's pre-fame metal band, and 'the worst album ever made'

Some music critics claim that Attila's self-titled debut album is the worst album released in the history of rock & roll: screw those guys

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