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Huge Network Of Ancient Cities Uncovered In The Amazon Rainforest

Huge Network Of Ancient Cities Uncovered In The Amazon Rainforest

Austin Harvey
last year
"They completely modified the valley at a level we've never seen. It's incredible."
Two Golden Tongues Symbolizing The ‘Flesh Of The Gods’ Discovered In Ancient Egyptian Mummies

Two Golden Tongues Symbolizing The ‘Flesh Of The Gods’ Discovered In Ancient Egyptian Mummies

Austin Harvey
last year
In addition to the mummies, archaeologists uncovered the first statues of Isis-Aphrodite ever found in the region.
Inside The Legend Of The Bondo Ape, The ‘Lion-Killing’ Primate Of The Congo

Inside The Legend Of The Bondo Ape, The ‘Lion-Killing’ Primate Of The Congo

Austin Harvey
last year
Rumors of so-called Bondo apes emerged around 2003 — when sensationalized reports about these highly aggressive, giant apes living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began to spread online.
The Haunting Legend Of Leshy, The Child-Snatching Trickster Spirit Said To Stalk The Forests Of Eastern Europe

The Haunting Legend Of Leshy, The Child-Snatching Trickster Spirit Said To Stalk The Forests Of Eastern Europe

Austin Harvey
last year
A protector of the forests in Slavic lore, Leshy is known to play tricks on those who enter his woods — while some legends say he’s a malevolent spirit who kidnaps babies.
This Sling Bullet Found In Spain May Have Been Used In Julius Caesar’s Campaign Against Pompey

This Sling Bullet Found In Spain May Have Been Used In Julius Caesar’s Campaign Against Pompey

Austin Harvey
last year
The lead bullet's discovery supports the idea that the famous Battle of Munda between Julius Caesar and the sons of Pompey was fought near Montilla, Spain.
The Life Of Miyamoto Musashi, The Japanese ‘Soldier-Artist’ Who Excelled At Both Swordfighting And Painting

The Life Of Miyamoto Musashi, The Japanese ‘Soldier-Artist’ Who Excelled At Both Swordfighting And Painting

Austin Harvey
last year
A fearsome samurai, Miyamoto Musashi was famous for his double-bladed swordsmanship, winning over 60 duels — and painting peaceful illustrations of birds.
How Jeff Gillooly Masterminded The Infamous Attack On Nancy Kerrigan

How Jeff Gillooly Masterminded The Infamous Attack On Nancy Kerrigan

Austin Harvey
last year
Jeff Gillooly plotted the 1994 attack against figure skater Nancy Kerrigan so his ex-wife Tonya Harding would have a better shot at the Olympics.
An Ancient Wooden Astronomical Calendar Was Just Discovered In A 2,000-Year-Old Chinese Tomb

An Ancient Wooden Astronomical Calendar Was Just Discovered In A 2,000-Year-Old Chinese Tomb

Austin Harvey
last year
The calendar is one of more than 600 relics unearthed at the immaculately well-preserved tomb, which dates to the Western Han dynasty.
55 Colorized Photos That Capture World War II As It Really Was

55 Colorized Photos That Capture World War II As It Really Was

Austin Harvey
2 years ago
From the attack on Pearl Harbor to the heroics of D-Day, these colorized images offer a clear glimpse into history's bloodiest conflict.
The Story Of Jorge ‘Rivi’ Ayala, The ‘Cocaine Cowboy’ Who Served As Griselda Blanco’s Top Hitman

The Story Of Jorge ‘Rivi’ Ayala, The ‘Cocaine Cowboy’ Who Served As Griselda Blanco’s Top Hitman

Austin Harvey
2 years ago
Throughout the 1980s, Jorge "Rivi" Ayala-Rivera became infamous as the ruthless hitman of Miami drug lord Griselda Blanco — then he turned on her to save himself.
44 Photos Of Appalachia That Capture The Region’s Centuries-Long Struggle With Poverty

44 Photos Of Appalachia That Capture The Region’s Centuries-Long Struggle With Poverty

Austin Harvey
2 years ago
From the mountainous region's first European settlers to the coal miners who performed backbreaking labor for low wages, the people of Appalachia have long been known for their destitution — and their resilience.