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Drought In Utah Uncovers Ghost Town Submerged In Reservoir

The 19th-century town of Rockport was abandoned after the construction of the Wanship Dam in 1952.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 21, 2021

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Drought In Utah Uncovers Ghost Town Submerged In Reservoir

The 19th-century town of Rockport was abandoned after the construction of the Wanship Dam in 1952.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 21, 2021

Titanic 2 Plans To Complete Its Namesakes’ Doomed Journey In 2022

“Millions have dreamt of sailing on her, seeing her in port and experiencing her unique majesty. Titanic 2 will be the ship where those dreams come true.”

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 20, 2021

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Titanic 2 Plans To Complete Its Namesakes’ Doomed Journey In 2022

“Millions have dreamt of sailing on her, seeing her in port and experiencing her unique majesty. Titanic 2 will be the ship where those dreams come true.”

By Bernadette Deron • September 20, 2021

Meet Edward Bernays, The ‘Father Of Public Relations’ Who Transformed Consumer Culture In America

As Sigmund Freud’s nephew, Edward Louis Bernays combined psychology with public relations to sell everything from bacon to cigarettes — and even a coup.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 20, 2021

Meet Edward Bernays, The ‘Father Of Public Relations’ Who Transformed Consumer Culture In America

As Sigmund Freud’s nephew, Edward Louis Bernays combined psychology with public relations to sell everything from bacon to cigarettes — and even a coup.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 20, 2021

El Chapo House That Once Contained A Secret Passageway Under The Bathtub Is Raffled Off By Mexican National Lottery

El Chapo's safe house in the Sinaloa capital of Culiacán is located across from a school with a neighbor on only one side and has been unoccupied since his 2014 escape.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 20, 2021

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El Chapo House That Once Contained A Secret Passageway Under The Bathtub Is Raffled Off By Mexican National Lottery

El Chapo's safe house in the Sinaloa capital of Culiacán is located across from a school with a neighbor on only one side and has been unoccupied since his 2014 escape.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 20, 2021

“I Am America”: 44 Stirring Photos Of Muhammad Ali’s Heroism Inside And Outside The Ring

From his iconic boxing matches to his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, take a closer look at the life of "The Greatest" in these 44 stunning photographs of Muhammad Ali.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 19, 2021

“I Am America”: 44 Stirring Photos Of Muhammad Ali’s Heroism Inside And Outside The Ring

From his iconic boxing matches to his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, take a closer look at the life of "The Greatest" in these 44 stunning photographs of Muhammad Ali.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 19, 2021

Explore The Titanic’s Opulent, State-Of-The-Art Gym

Open only to first-class passengers, the Titanic's gym offered some of the best workout equipment of the 1910s — until it went down with the ship.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 19, 2021

Explore The Titanic’s Opulent, State-Of-The-Art Gym

Open only to first-class passengers, the Titanic's gym offered some of the best workout equipment of the 1910s — until it went down with the ship.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 19, 2021

The Gross History Of Bloodletting And Medicine By Leeches

Bloodletting was used to draw "tainted" blood from a patient, in the hopes that the disease or infection would be extracted out with it.

By Katie Serena • Sep 18, 2021

The Gross History Of Bloodletting And Medicine By Leeches

Bloodletting was used to draw "tainted" blood from a patient, in the hopes that the disease or infection would be extracted out with it.

By Katie Serena • September 18, 2021

The Mystery Of Cahokia Mounds, North America’s First City

To this day, archaeologists don't know for sure why the massive city of 20,000 people at Cahokia Mounds vanished quickly and left barely any trace behind.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 18, 2021

The Mystery Of Cahokia Mounds, North America’s First City

To this day, archaeologists don't know for sure why the massive city of 20,000 people at Cahokia Mounds vanished quickly and left barely any trace behind.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 18, 2021

The Pivotal Story Of John Brown, The Radical Abolitionist Behind The Harpers Ferry Raid

Determined to end slavery at any cost, militant abolitionist John Brown led the failed 1859 uprising at Harpers Ferry, Virginia — and helped push the nation toward the Civil War.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 17, 2021

The Pivotal Story Of John Brown, The Radical Abolitionist Behind The Harpers Ferry Raid

Determined to end slavery at any cost, militant abolitionist John Brown led the failed 1859 uprising at Harpers Ferry, Virginia — and helped push the nation toward the Civil War.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 17, 2021

Sacred Native American Cave Filled With Ancient Tribal Art Sold To Anonymous Buyer

Though the Osage Nation tried to raise funds to buy the sacred Picture Cave themselves, they were outbid.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 17, 2021

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Sacred Native American Cave Filled With Ancient Tribal Art Sold To Anonymous Buyer

Though the Osage Nation tried to raise funds to buy the sacred Picture Cave themselves, they were outbid.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 17, 2021

Inside The Nueces Massacre, When Confederate Soldiers Murdered German Immigrants For Opposing Slavery

On August 10, 1862, Confederate troops slaughtered a group of German Texans who were attempting to join the Union Army.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 17, 2021

Inside The Nueces Massacre, When Confederate Soldiers Murdered German Immigrants For Opposing Slavery

On August 10, 1862, Confederate troops slaughtered a group of German Texans who were attempting to join the Union Army.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 17, 2021

The Controversial History Of Absinthe, The Drink So Strong Some Feared It Would Cause Society To Collapse

A highly alcoholic spirit originating from Switzerland, absinthe is legendary for its strength. But its potency also led to absinthe being banned in several countries for its perceived link to crime and debauchery.

By Andrew Milne • Sep 16, 2021

The Controversial History Of Absinthe, The Drink So Strong Some Feared It Would Cause Society To Collapse

A highly alcoholic spirit originating from Switzerland, absinthe is legendary for its strength. But its potency also led to absinthe being banned in several countries for its perceived link to crime and debauchery.

By Andrew Milne • September 16, 2021