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34 Unforgettable Photos Of China’s Uninhabited Ghost Cities

The country's ambitious plans for urban growth have led to more than 50 abandoned cities whose empty buildings paint a dystopian landscape.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 18, 2024

34 Unforgettable Photos Of China’s Uninhabited Ghost Cities

The country's ambitious plans for urban growth have led to more than 50 abandoned cities whose empty buildings paint a dystopian landscape.

By Natasha Ishak • March 18, 2024

Medieval Moat And Bridge Of ‘High Significance’ Found Protecting An English Farmhouse

Excavations near Tewkesbury Abbey revealed the site of a Medieval farmstead — and the surprising remains of a moat that once surrounded it.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 14, 2024

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Medieval Moat And Bridge Of ‘High Significance’ Found Protecting An English Farmhouse

Excavations near Tewkesbury Abbey revealed the site of a Medieval farmstead — and the surprising remains of a moat that once surrounded it.

By Austin Harvey • March 14, 2024

Inside Bannerman Castle, The Abandoned 20th-Century Arsenal Located Just North Of New York City

Built by an eccentric arms dealer on the isolated Pollepel Island, the Scottish-influenced Bannerman Castle looks like something out of a fairytale — but it has a spooky mythology all its own.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 10, 2024

Inside Bannerman Castle, The Abandoned 20th-Century Arsenal Located Just North Of New York City

Built by an eccentric arms dealer on the isolated Pollepel Island, the Scottish-influenced Bannerman Castle looks like something out of a fairytale — but it has a spooky mythology all its own.

By Erin Kelly • March 10, 2024

How Did The Egyptians Build The Pyramids? Inside This Unsolved Ancient Mystery

The Greek historian Herodotus wrote that it took 100,000 men 20 years to construct the Great Pyramid of Giza — but how exactly did they do it?

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 9, 2024

How Did The Egyptians Build The Pyramids? Inside This Unsolved Ancient Mystery

The Greek historian Herodotus wrote that it took 100,000 men 20 years to construct the Great Pyramid of Giza — but how exactly did they do it?

By Kara Goldfarb • March 9, 2024

Stunning Roman Mosaics Featuring Sea Creatures Unearthed In Turkey

Depictions of marine wildlife ranging from octopuses to eels make these mosaics unlike anything ever found in the region before.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 20, 2023

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Stunning Roman Mosaics Featuring Sea Creatures Unearthed In Turkey

Depictions of marine wildlife ranging from octopuses to eels make these mosaics unlike anything ever found in the region before.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 20, 2023

‘A Gift From The Thrifting Gods’: Goodwill Vase Bought For $3.99 Sells For More Than $100,000

The colorful green and white vase purchased at a Virginia Goodwill turned out to be a rare piece by Italian artist Carlo Scarpa.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 19, 2023

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‘A Gift From The Thrifting Gods’: Goodwill Vase Bought For $3.99 Sells For More Than $100,000

The colorful green and white vase purchased at a Virginia Goodwill turned out to be a rare piece by Italian artist Carlo Scarpa.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 19, 2023

Researchers Discover That The Great Wall Of China Has A ‘Living Skin’ That’s Protected It For Centuries

Made up of moss and lichen, this biocrust has proven critical in protecting large sections of the Great Wall from the destructive forces of wind and rain.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Dec 15, 2023

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Researchers Discover That The Great Wall Of China Has A ‘Living Skin’ That’s Protected It For Centuries

Made up of moss and lichen, this biocrust has proven critical in protecting large sections of the Great Wall from the destructive forces of wind and rain.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • December 15, 2023

The Haunted History Of Buckner Mansion, The Opulent House Featured In American Horror Story: Coven

Built in New Orleans’ lush Garden District in the 19th century, Buckner Mansion has a long, spooky history rife with rumors of ghosts and other paranormal activity.

By Donna Sarkar • Dec 12, 2023

The Haunted History Of Buckner Mansion, The Opulent House Featured In American Horror Story: Coven

Built in New Orleans’ lush Garden District in the 19th century, Buckner Mansion has a long, spooky history rife with rumors of ghosts and other paranormal activity.

By Donna Sarkar • December 12, 2023

How Racism Turned Chicago’s Cabrini-Green Homes From A Beacon Of Progress To A Run-Down Slum

Cabrini-Green was an example of what a public housing project could be, but became so neglected that it was used as the setting for the horror movie Candyman.

By Morgan Dunn • Nov 12, 2023

How Racism Turned Chicago’s Cabrini-Green Homes From A Beacon Of Progress To A Run-Down Slum

Cabrini-Green was an example of what a public housing project could be, but became so neglected that it was used as the setting for the horror movie Candyman.

By Morgan Dunn • November 12, 2023

Inside Gunung Padang, The Indonesian Megalith That May Be The Oldest Pyramid In The World

With pieces that might be 27,000 years old, the pyramid known as Gunung Padang could be evidence of an advanced civilization that predates any other in world history.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 8, 2023

Inside Gunung Padang, The Indonesian Megalith That May Be The Oldest Pyramid In The World

With pieces that might be 27,000 years old, the pyramid known as Gunung Padang could be evidence of an advanced civilization that predates any other in world history.

By Bernadette Deron • November 8, 2023