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An ‘Otherworldly’ <em>Lord Of The Rings</em>-Inspired Mansion Is Up For Sale In Utah For $43 Million

An ‘Otherworldly’ Lord Of The Rings-Inspired Mansion Is Up For Sale In Utah For $43 Million

Located in the South Fork region of Provo Canyon, the home measures 23,000 square feet and sits on about 30 acres of property.
When Did Mount Vesuvius Erupt? New Evidence Suggests Pompeii May Not Have Been Destroyed When Experts Think

When Did Mount Vesuvius Erupt? New Evidence Suggests Pompeii May Not Have Been Destroyed When Experts Think

The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted on August 24, 79 C.E. — but could new evidence call that date into question?
A NASA Scientist Believes The Star Of Bethlehem Was Likely A Comet

A NASA Scientist Believes The Star Of Bethlehem Was Likely A Comet

The Star of Bethlehem has long puzzled astronomers, as it did not behave like a typical star. Now, a new study suggests that it was really a comet.
An Ancient Construction Site In Pompeii Is Revealing How The Romans Made ‘Self-Healing’ Concrete

An Ancient Construction Site In Pompeii Is Revealing How The Romans Made ‘Self-Healing’ Concrete

Although ancient architect Vitruvius wrote that Romans used slaked lime to build their marvels, analysis of construction materials found at Pompeii suggests that a "hot mixing" method is what really made Roman concrete so durable.
The Chilling Story Of Serial Killer Robert Eugene Brashers, The Main Suspect In The 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders

The Chilling Story Of Serial Killer Robert Eugene Brashers, The Main Suspect In The 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders

Twenty-six years after he died by suicide, DNA linked Robert Eugene Brashers to the quadruple homicide of four girls in Austin, Texas — as well as a number of other violent crimes.
Researchers Just Discovered A New Prehistoric Sea Cow Species That Lived 21 Million Years Ago

Researchers Just Discovered A New Prehistoric Sea Cow Species That Lived 21 Million Years Ago

The now-extinct sea cow species, Salwasiren qatarensis, likely played a key role in its ocean ecosystems, much like modern-day dugongs.
Archaeologists In France Just Found Two Ancient Roman ‘Piggy Banks’ Filled With 40,000 Coins

Archaeologists In France Just Found Two Ancient Roman ‘Piggy Banks’ Filled With 40,000 Coins

While excavating a settlement that was lost to a fire in the 4th century C.E., researchers found one storage jar filled with 23,000 coins weighing in at 83 pounds as well as another jar packed with 18,000 coins that weighed 110 pounds.
Archaeologists Near Alexandria Just Found A 115-Foot Party Boat Once Enjoyed By Ancient Egyptian Elites

Archaeologists Near Alexandria Just Found A 115-Foot Party Boat Once Enjoyed By Ancient Egyptian Elites

Powered by 20 rowers, this massive vessel featured a central pavilion where the wealthy and powerful could, in the words of Greek historian Strabo, "dance without restraint and with extreme licentiousness."
The Tragic Death Of Richard Pryor, The Audacious Comedian Known For His Profane Yet Groundbreaking Insights

The Tragic Death Of Richard Pryor, The Audacious Comedian Known For His Profane Yet Groundbreaking Insights

After a long struggle with substance abuse and multiple sclerosis, 65-year-old Richard Pryor died of a heart attack on December 10, 2005.
36 Historic Photos That Capture The Rough-And-Tumble Beginnings Of NASCAR

36 Historic Photos That Capture The Rough-And-Tumble Beginnings Of NASCAR

Today, NASCAR is one of America's most popular spectator sports — but the earliest races looked very different.