Historical Hysteria

Here again are the links I have posted to funny history-related news stories from The Onion, the Internet’s most famous source for satire.  Like Scott Ott (“Scrappleface”), The Onion does such a good job that you wish their stories were real.  Here are those links again:

Archaeological dig uncovers ancient race of skeleton people

Archaeologist tired of of unearthing unspeakable ancient evils

Hey, where did all my stuff go?

Forgotten Assyrian god revived to name sports drink

Archaeologists unearth lousiest civilization ever

Historians Admit To Inventing Ancient Greeks

Internet Archaeologists Find Ruins of ‘Friendster’ Civilization

Scientists Trace Heat Wave To Massive Star At Center Of Solar System

Another great satirist is Andy Borowitz. Here’s a history-related story from him:

Greece Offers to Repay Loans With Giant Horse