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The Tragic History Of Franklin Castle, Ohio’s Most ‘Haunted’ Home

The Tragic History Of Franklin Castle, Ohio’s Most ‘Haunted’ Home

Built by Hannes Tiedemann in 1881, Franklin Castle was supposed to be a dream home for an immigrant family — but quickly devolved into a house of horrors.
When Did The Woolly Mammoth Go Extinct? New Research Upends Previous Theories

When Did The Woolly Mammoth Go Extinct? New Research Upends Previous Theories

By analyzing DNA found in Canadian soil samples from thousands of years ago, scientists have adjusted the timeline of the woolly mammoths’ extinction by 8,000 years.
The Short And Tragic Life Of William Wallace Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Son

The Short And Tragic Life Of William Wallace Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Son

The third son of Abraham Lincoln, William Wallace Lincoln died at the age of just 11 after contracting typhoid fever in 1862.
Edward Shames, Last Surviving Officer Featured In ‘Band Of Brothers,’ Dies At 99

Edward Shames, Last Surviving Officer Featured In ‘Band Of Brothers,’ Dies At 99

During World War II, Edward Shames stormed the beaches of Normandy, looted Hitler's Eagle's Nest, and saw the horrors of the Dachau concentration camp.
Dozens Of Camels Tossed From Saudi Arabia Beauty Contest Over Botox Injections

Dozens Of Camels Tossed From Saudi Arabia Beauty Contest Over Botox Injections

Over 40 camels were ejected from the annual King Abdulaziz Camel Festival because of botox and "other tampering"
Rare Physical Evidence Of Roman Crucifixion Found In 1,900 Year Old English Skeleton

Rare Physical Evidence Of Roman Crucifixion Found In 1,900 Year Old English Skeleton

Though tens of thousands of people were crucified, just four skeletons have been found with physical evidence of crucifixion.
Man Suspected Of Murdering Beverly Hills Philanthropist Arrested After Shooting Self In The Foot

Man Suspected Of Murdering Beverly Hills Philanthropist Arrested After Shooting Self In The Foot

Shortly after 81-year-old Jacqueline Avant was found shot and killed at her home, police arrested Aariel Maynor at the scene of a nearby botched burglary.
Was Beethoven Black? Probably Not, But Here’s Why This Theory Took Off

Was Beethoven Black? Probably Not, But Here’s Why This Theory Took Off

For over a century, scholars, composers, and activists have hotly debated over Ludwig van Beethoven's race. Here's what the actual evidence says.
Billionaire Michael Steinhardt Barred From Purchasing Antiquities After Spending Decades Collecting Looted Items

Billionaire Michael Steinhardt Barred From Purchasing Antiquities After Spending Decades Collecting Looted Items

Billionaire hedge fund manager Michael Steinhardt received " a first-of-its-kind lifetime ban on acquiring antiquities" after a yearslong, multinational investigation found he'd purchased looted objects from 11 countries.
Meet ‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown,’ The <em>Titanic</em> Survivor Who Risked Her Life To Save Others

Meet ‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown,’ The Titanic Survivor Who Risked Her Life To Save Others

The daughter of Irish immigrants, Margaret "Molly" Brown rose from humble roots to become a noted socialite, philanthropist, and hero during the Titanic's sinking.
Mass Grave Containing Dozens Of Skeletons Discovered At Archeological Site In Peru

Mass Grave Containing Dozens Of Skeletons Discovered At Archeological Site In Peru

Archeologists came across the remains of 25 women and children buried together but aren't yet sure how they died.