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The History Of The Asmat Tribe Of New Guinea And Their Alleged Role In The Disappearance Of Michael Rockefeller

The History Of The Asmat Tribe Of New Guinea And Their Alleged Role In The Disappearance Of Michael Rockefeller

While they’re infamously known for allegedly killing and eating the American heir Michael Rockefeller in 1961, the Asmat tribe has a rich culture that extends beyond its history of headhunting and cannibalism.
A Postcard In Wales Just Arrived In The Mail — 121 Years After It Was Sent

A Postcard In Wales Just Arrived In The Mail — 121 Years After It Was Sent

The Swansea Building Society recently received a postcard that had been mailed in August 1903, and no one has any idea why its delivery was 121 years late.
This Kentucky Man Hacked A Government Registry To Fake His Own Death And Avoid Paying Child Support

This Kentucky Man Hacked A Government Registry To Fake His Own Death And Avoid Paying Child Support

Jesse Kipf pleaded guilty to computer fraud and aggravated identity theft and was sentenced to more than six years behind bars.
Archaeologists Discover A 17th-Century Samurai Sword In A Cellar Beneath Berlin

Archaeologists Discover A 17th-Century Samurai Sword In A Cellar Beneath Berlin

Archaeologists conducting excavations in Berlin's historic Molkenmarkt area discovered an authentic 17th-century Japanese wakizashi, a type of short sword used by samurai in feudal Japan.
New Study Finds That The Brain Makes Three Copies Of Each Memory

New Study Finds That The Brain Makes Three Copies Of Each Memory

The study from the University of Basel found that a single memory is encoded in at least three parallel "copies" in the hippocampus, enabling the brain to store, modify, and delete them over time.
New Study Finds That Humpback Whales Make And Use Complex Tools To Catch Their Prey

New Study Finds That Humpback Whales Make And Use Complex Tools To Catch Their Prey

These new findings have added humpback whales to the short list of animals that manufacture and use their own tools.
The Hunt For The SS <em>Central America</em>, The Ship That Sank Carrying 15 Tons Of Gold

The Hunt For The SS Central America, The Ship That Sank Carrying 15 Tons Of Gold

On September 12, 1857, the SS Central America sank while transporting hundreds of passengers and about 30,000 pounds of gold. In 1988, treasure hunter Tommy Thompson found the wreck and made off with the gold — but the story didn’t end there.
Massive Medieval Picture Stone Discovered By Chance During Home Renovations In Germany

Massive Medieval Picture Stone Discovered By Chance During Home Renovations In Germany

While renovating his home in Klotzow, Germany, Peter Wittenberg recently happened upon a 12th-century "picture stone" emblazoned with the image of a mysterious figure that may be Bishop Otto of Bamberg.
After Nearly 50 Years, Astrophysicists May Have Uncovered The Source Of The Mysterious Wow! Signal

After Nearly 50 Years, Astrophysicists May Have Uncovered The Source Of The Mysterious Wow! Signal

The mystery of the "Wow! signal" has fascinated scientists for nearly 50 years. Now, researchers in Puerto Rico believe they have finally solved it.
13,600-Year-Old Mastodon Skull Unearthed In An Iowa Creek

13,600-Year-Old Mastodon Skull Unearthed In An Iowa Creek

A team of archaeologists from the University of Iowa uncovered a mastodon skull dated to about 13,600 years ago — a time when the first humans were living and hunting in the area.
The Life And Death Of Sal Mineo, The <em>Rebel Without A Cause</em> Star Who Was Murdered Outside His Apartment

The Life And Death Of Sal Mineo, The Rebel Without A Cause Star Who Was Murdered Outside His Apartment

Known for his “troubled teen” roles, Sal Mineo was one of Hollywood’s first openly queer actors before he was tragically stabbed to death at the age of 37.
Archaeologists Excavating 11th-Century Graves In Russia Unearth Two Skeletons Buried With Rare Battle Axes

Archaeologists Excavating 11th-Century Graves In Russia Unearth Two Skeletons Buried With Rare Battle Axes

The graves discovered at the Gnezdilovo burial ground near Suzdal, Russia, date back more than 900 years and likely contain men who held high status during their time.