When a dead whale washed ashore on an Oregon beach in late May, it called to mind an incident in 1970 when the state detonated a beached whale with dynamite. This time, however, the state parks department was adamant: "History isn't repeating itself."

An analysis of two 2,700-year-old cauldrons revealed they were used to store animal blood — and possibly yak milk.

Japan's Obayashi Corporation is making progress on their plan to build a massive elevator with a 22,000-mile tether that could send humans to the International Space Station in just two-and-a-half hours.

From flappers to gangsters, see the Roaring Twenties in breathtaking color.

After being separated from his group, John Belgrove went looking for high ground — and found a hoard of treasures dating back to around 1400 B.C.E.

Since Lake Lanier was created in 1956, an estimated 700 victims have died in its waters — and some people even believe this reservoir is cursed.

These intricately carved gaming pieces lay trapped under debris for centuries — and they're in astonishingly good condition.

It was long rumored that a tomb built on the orders of the infamous King Ghezo was constructed using the blood of human sacrifice victims. Now, a new study suggests this legend is likely true.

Go inside the true story of Lana Clarkson's death at the hands of music producer Phil Spector in 2003 — and the tumultuous trial that ensued.

The Dendra armor, used by ancient Mycenaeans, proved to be incredibly effective in combat, despite being cumbersome to wear for long periods.

A fictionalized version of Jordan Belfort’s wife Denise Lombardo was portrayed by Cristin Milioti in The Wolf of Wall Street — but what happened to the real Lombardo?