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Pug Deemed ‘Too Hyper’ Hikes All 48 Of The 4,000+ Foot Mountains In New Hampshire

Pug Deemed ‘Too Hyper’ Hikes All 48 Of The 4,000+ Foot Mountains In New Hampshire

Since 2019, Woof and his owner have worked through the famous "NH 48," a series of 4,000-foot-high mountains in New Hampshire.
The Surprising Story Of The Iron Maiden, Said To Be The Most Brutal Torture Device Of The Medieval Era

The Surprising Story Of The Iron Maiden, Said To Be The Most Brutal Torture Device Of The Medieval Era

The Iron Maiden remains one of the most notorious torture contraptions of all time, but contrary to popular belief, it was never actually used in the Middle Ages at all.
The Grisly Case Of Robert Pickton, The Canadian Serial Killer Who Fed His Victims’ Remains To His Pigs

The Grisly Case Of Robert Pickton, The Canadian Serial Killer Who Fed His Victims’ Remains To His Pigs

A search of Robert William Pickton's farm turned up DNA from dozens of missing women. Later, Pickton admitted to murdering 49 people — and his only regret was not making it an even 50.
Inside The Tragic Death Of Sean Taylor, The Rising NFL Star Killed At The Age Of Just 24

Inside The Tragic Death Of Sean Taylor, The Rising NFL Star Killed At The Age Of Just 24

On November 27, 2007, Washington Redskins player Sean Taylor was shot inside his Florida home while trying to protect his family during a botched burglary.
Ancient Nabataean Temple Discovered Underwater Off The Coast Of Naples

Ancient Nabataean Temple Discovered Underwater Off The Coast Of Naples

The Nabataeans were a group of Arabian nomadic merchants who amassed great wealth by establishing trade routes across the region in the third century B.C.E.
This Newly Discovered Jellyfish Has 24 Eyes And Is Related To The World’s Most Venomous Creature

This Newly Discovered Jellyfish Has 24 Eyes And Is Related To The World’s Most Venomous Creature

The new box jellyfish species was found in shrimp pools within the Mai Po Nature Reserve in Hong Kong.
Who Invented Pizza? Inside The History Of Where And When The World’s Most Popular Flatbread Originated

Who Invented Pizza? Inside The History Of Where And When The World’s Most Popular Flatbread Originated

Although the invention of pizza as we know it occurred in 18th-century Naples, the full history of this beloved dish stretches back to ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece.
Archaeologists Excavating The Villa Of The Quintilii Just Unearthed An Opulent Roman Winery

Archaeologists Excavating The Villa Of The Quintilii Just Unearthed An Opulent Roman Winery

The ancient winery was likely constructed during the reign of Roman emperor Gordian III, previously believed to have had little impact on Rome's architectural history.
A Never-Before-Seen Chapter Of The Bible Has Been Discovered In The Vatican Library

A Never-Before-Seen Chapter Of The Bible Has Been Discovered In The Vatican Library

The 1,500-year-old text was uncovered thanks to the help of ultraviolet photography.
The Story Of Betty Gore, The Woman Who Was Butchered By Her Best Friend Candy Montgomery

The Story Of Betty Gore, The Woman Who Was Butchered By Her Best Friend Candy Montgomery

Betty Gore and Candy Montgomery met at church and soon became best friends — but when Gore confronted Montgomery about having an affair with her husband in 1980, Montgomery struck her with an axe 41 times.
The True Story Behind The Gunpowder Plot Of 1605 — And Why It Failed

The True Story Behind The Gunpowder Plot Of 1605 — And Why It Failed

In 1605, Guy Fawkes and 12 other English conspirators tried to assassinate King James I by blowing up Parliament. But just before the explosion was supposed to happen, Fawkes got caught red-handed.