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The Hyatt Regency Disaster: How A Simple Engineering Mistake Took The Lives Of 114 People In 1981

The walkway collapse at the Hyatt Regency in Kansas City, Missouri, in July 1981 was one of the deadliest structural failures in American history.

By Stacy Fernandez • Jun 30, 2026

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The Hyatt Regency Disaster: How A Simple Engineering Mistake Took The Lives Of 114 People In 1981

The walkway collapse at the Hyatt Regency in Kansas City, Missouri, in July 1981 was one of the deadliest structural failures in American history.

By Stacy Fernandez • June 30, 2026

The Eerie History Of Houska Castle, The Gothic Fortress Built To Seal A ‘Gateway To Hell’

Constructed near Prague in the 13th century, Houska Castle has housed mad scientists, Nazis, and perhaps even demons.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 26, 2026

The Eerie History Of Houska Castle, The Gothic Fortress Built To Seal A ‘Gateway To Hell’

Constructed near Prague in the 13th century, Houska Castle has housed mad scientists, Nazis, and perhaps even demons.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 26, 2026

55 Pieces Of Retrofuturism Art That Reveal How People Of The Past Imagined The Future

From flying saucer rides to domestic living on the lunar surface, these gorgeous retrofuturism illustrations show how previous generations thought the future might look.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 16, 2026

55 Pieces Of Retrofuturism Art That Reveal How People Of The Past Imagined The Future

From flying saucer rides to domestic living on the lunar surface, these gorgeous retrofuturism illustrations show how previous generations thought the future might look.

By Erin Kelly • June 16, 2026

An Illegal Excavation Just Turned Up A Luxurious Ancient Villa That Archaeologists Had No Idea Was Right Outside Of Rome

Dating back to the first century C.E., this lavish estate featuring frescoes and mosaics was once owned by Roman elites who may have hosted the likes of Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius.

By Ella Spitz • Jun 16, 2026

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An Illegal Excavation Just Turned Up A Luxurious Ancient Villa That Archaeologists Had No Idea Was Right Outside Of Rome

Dating back to the first century C.E., this lavish estate featuring frescoes and mosaics was once owned by Roman elites who may have hosted the likes of Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius.

By Ella Spitz • June 16, 2026

New Study Reveals Where Stonehenge’s Altar Stone Came From And How Ancient People May Have Transported It 450 Miles Across Ancient Britain

The builders of Stonehenge were able to transport its massive central altar 450 miles across ancient Britain — even though it weighs a whopping 13,000 pounds.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 5, 2026

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New Study Reveals Where Stonehenge’s Altar Stone Came From And How Ancient People May Have Transported It 450 Miles Across Ancient Britain

The builders of Stonehenge were able to transport its massive central altar 450 miles across ancient Britain — even though it weighs a whopping 13,000 pounds.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 5, 2026

These Three Ancient Civilizations Across Three Continents Built Similar Monuments. Were They Mapping The Stars?

A long-standing theory suggests that civilizations in Egypt, Cambodia, and Mexico built similar structures that aligned with a mysterious cosmic event that took place in 10500 B.C.E. — but experts have debunked many of these claims.

By Braden Bjella • May 20, 2026

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These Three Ancient Civilizations Across Three Continents Built Similar Monuments. Were They Mapping The Stars?

A long-standing theory suggests that civilizations in Egypt, Cambodia, and Mexico built similar structures that aligned with a mysterious cosmic event that took place in 10500 B.C.E. — but experts have debunked many of these claims.

By Braden Bjella • May 20, 2026

Was An Advanced Civilization Erased From History By Its Enemies? The Tartaria Theory Explained

Clips about a lost empire called Tartaria are racking up millions of views — but how much of the theory is true?

By Stacy Fernandez • May 8, 2026

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Was An Advanced Civilization Erased From History By Its Enemies? The Tartaria Theory Explained

Clips about a lost empire called Tartaria are racking up millions of views — but how much of the theory is true?

By Stacy Fernandez • May 8, 2026

Historic Buildings Become Hotbed For Conspiracy-Minded History Buffs. Here’s Why Their ‘Impossible’ Construction Timelines Aren’t So Impossible After All

Cities are filled with construction projects that seem to take decades, if they ever get finished at all. Why did construction go so much faster in the past?

By Braden Bjella • May 8, 2026

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Historic Buildings Become Hotbed For Conspiracy-Minded History Buffs. Here’s Why Their ‘Impossible’ Construction Timelines Aren’t So Impossible After All

Cities are filled with construction projects that seem to take decades, if they ever get finished at all. Why did construction go so much faster in the past?

By Braden Bjella • May 8, 2026

What Is The Motherboard Earth Theory?

The Motherboard Earth Theory posits that our planet is, in a sense, a giant computer.

By Braden Bjella • May 6, 2026

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What Is The Motherboard Earth Theory?

The Motherboard Earth Theory posits that our planet is, in a sense, a giant computer.

By Braden Bjella • May 6, 2026

A Stop On The Underground Railroad Has Been Discovered Hidden Inside New York’s Historic Merchant’s House

The Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan was built by abolitionist Joseph Brewster in 1832 — and a secret passage behind its walls now appears to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad.

By Cara Johnson • Feb 17, 2026

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A Stop On The Underground Railroad Has Been Discovered Hidden Inside New York’s Historic Merchant’s House

The Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan was built by abolitionist Joseph Brewster in 1832 — and a secret passage behind its walls now appears to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad.

By Cara Johnson • February 17, 2026

New Analysis Suggests That The Great Pyramid Of Giza Is Potentially 20,000 Years Older Than Experts Thought

A new method that compares points of erosion on the Great Pyramid of Giza suggests that this iconic monument could have been constructed as early as 23000 B.C.E. — 20,000 years earlier than previously believed.

By Cara Johnson • Feb 3, 2026

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New Analysis Suggests That The Great Pyramid Of Giza Is Potentially 20,000 Years Older Than Experts Thought

A new method that compares points of erosion on the Great Pyramid of Giza suggests that this iconic monument could have been constructed as early as 23000 B.C.E. — 20,000 years earlier than previously believed.

By Cara Johnson • February 3, 2026

Welcome To Hacienda Nápoles, Pablo Escobar’s Legendary Estate

Hacienda Nápoles went from Pablo Escobar's grandiose house to a family-friendly theme park in Colombia.

By Katie Serena • Jan 10, 2026

Welcome To Hacienda Nápoles, Pablo Escobar’s Legendary Estate

Hacienda Nápoles went from Pablo Escobar's grandiose house to a family-friendly theme park in Colombia.

By Katie Serena • January 10, 2026