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Archaeologists In Peru Discover Evidence Of Ritual Drug Use Among Ancient Elites Nearly 3,000 Years Ago

Archaeologists In Peru Discover Evidence Of Ritual Drug Use Among Ancient Elites Nearly 3,000 Years Ago

Animal bone tubes uncovered at Chavín de Huántar were found to contain a mix of nicotine and vilca residue, a combination that would have produced terrifying and profound visions for those who snorted it some 2,800 years ago.
The Story Of John Allen Chau, The American Missionary Who Was Killed On North Sentinel Island

The Story Of John Allen Chau, The American Missionary Who Was Killed On North Sentinel Island

John Allen Chau spent years preparing to travel to North Sentinel Island and convert the isolated tribespeople who live there to Christianity — but shortly after he stepped ashore on November 16, 2018, he was killed by the Sentinelese.
Scientists Just Identified A Caterpillar That Wears The Corpses Of Other Bugs As Camouflage

Scientists Just Identified A Caterpillar That Wears The Corpses Of Other Bugs As Camouflage

This "bone collector" caterpillar is found only in a six-square-mile area on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
The Real Story Of Oscar Zeta Acosta, The Chicano Activist Who Helped Inspire <em>Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas</em>

The Real Story Of Oscar Zeta Acosta, The Chicano Activist Who Helped Inspire Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas

Oscar Zeta Acosta made a name for himself as an unconventional lawyer, a radical activist, and a drug-blitzed traveler before he mysteriously vanished in Mexico in 1974.
The Remains Of A 19th-Century Dutch Shipwreck Were Just Located Off The Coast Of Australia

The Remains Of A 19th-Century Dutch Shipwreck Were Just Located Off The Coast Of Australia

The Koning Willem de Tweede had just completed a journey from Hong Kong to South Australia, when a storm struck and caused it to wreck off the coast of Long Beach.
33 Iconic Pictures Of Elvis, From His 1950s Superstardom To His Tragic Decline And Death

33 Iconic Pictures Of Elvis, From His 1950s Superstardom To His Tragic Decline And Death

These photos of Elvis Presley capture the tumultuous arc of his life and career, from "Heartbreak Hotel" and his marriage to Priscilla, to his drug use and early demise in 1977 at the age of just 42.
‘Maya Blue’ Is One Of The Most Striking Pigments Of The Ancient World — And Researchers Just Figured Out How To Make It

‘Maya Blue’ Is One Of The Most Striking Pigments Of The Ancient World — And Researchers Just Figured Out How To Make It

One of the most famous dyes from the ancient world, Maya blue was used for centuries both because of its vivid color and its durability against the elements — and though researchers first identified this stunning hue at Chichén Itzá in 1931, they had no idea how the Maya made it until recently.
Meet Nine Legendary Lawmen Who Tried To Tame The Wild West

Meet Nine Legendary Lawmen Who Tried To Tame The Wild West

From the Deadly Dentist to the Texas Ranger who took down Bonnie and Clyde, discover the riveting stories of the most famous lawmen of the American frontier.
These Prehistoric Hunting Spears Unearthed In Germany Were Likely Made By Neanderthals 200,000 Years Ago

These Prehistoric Hunting Spears Unearthed In Germany Were Likely Made By Neanderthals 200,000 Years Ago

Though they were previously believed to have been crafted by Homo heidelbergensis, new research suggests that prehistoric spears found in Schöningen, Germany were actually made by Neanderthals.
American Tourist Impales Himself On Metal Spikes While Climbing A Fence At The Colosseum

American Tourist Impales Himself On Metal Spikes While Climbing A Fence At The Colosseum

The 47-year-old man is a U.S. citizen who is currently living in Taiwan, and he's expected to make a full recovery following emergency surgery.
Inside The Celebratory Story Of VE Day, The Official End Of World War II In Europe

Inside The Celebratory Story Of VE Day, The Official End Of World War II In Europe

On Victory in Europe Day, massive parties and parades erupted across Britain, the United States, and other Allied countries to celebrate the surrender of Nazi Germany.