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Inside The True Story Behind King Tut’s Mask

King Tutankhamun's mask was first unearthed when Howard Carter opened the Egyptian pharaoh's coffin in 1925 — and some believe that the ancient tomb unleashed a curse.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 13, 2021

Inside The True Story Behind King Tut’s Mask

King Tutankhamun's mask was first unearthed when Howard Carter opened the Egyptian pharaoh's coffin in 1925 — and some believe that the ancient tomb unleashed a curse.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 13, 2021

The History Of Juneteenth, The Holiday That Celebrates The End Of Slavery

While Juneteenth began as a local celebration of Texas' last slaves being freed on June 19, 1865, it has since evolved into a worldwide celebration of freedom.

By Mark Oliver • Dec 3, 2021

The History Of Juneteenth, The Holiday That Celebrates The End Of Slavery

While Juneteenth began as a local celebration of Texas' last slaves being freed on June 19, 1865, it has since evolved into a worldwide celebration of freedom.

By Mark Oliver • December 3, 2021

Stunning Native American Masks Of The Early 20th Century

Whether gorgeous or terrifying, these Native American masks reveal a group of cultures on the verge of disappearing forever.

By John Kuroski • Nov 25, 2021

Stunning Native American Masks Of The Early 20th Century

Whether gorgeous or terrifying, these Native American masks reveal a group of cultures on the verge of disappearing forever.

By John Kuroski • November 25, 2021

44 Striking Portraits Of Native American Culture In The Early 20th Century

Edward Curtis' portraits documented Native American culture in the early 1900s — as reservations and assimilation threatened to destroy it forever.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Nov 25, 2021

44 Striking Portraits Of Native American Culture In The Early 20th Century

Edward Curtis' portraits documented Native American culture in the early 1900s — as reservations and assimilation threatened to destroy it forever.

By Elisabeth Sherman • November 25, 2021

Inside Neuschwanstein Castle, The Fairy-Tale Palace With A Heartbreaking Secret

King Ludwig II of Bavaria spent years dreaming up Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, the model Walt Disney would later use for "Sleeping Beauty."

By Katie Serena • Nov 22, 2021

Inside Neuschwanstein Castle, The Fairy-Tale Palace With A Heartbreaking Secret

King Ludwig II of Bavaria spent years dreaming up Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, the model Walt Disney would later use for "Sleeping Beauty."

By Katie Serena • November 22, 2021

Inside The World Of The Volcano Snail, Nature’s Toughest Gastropod

The scaly-foot snail grows its own iron suit of armor — and thrives in the white-hot hydrothermal vents of the Indian Ocean.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Nov 15, 2021

Inside The World Of The Volcano Snail, Nature’s Toughest Gastropod

The scaly-foot snail grows its own iron suit of armor — and thrives in the white-hot hydrothermal vents of the Indian Ocean.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • November 15, 2021

Explore The Medieval Fortress Château D’Andlau In These 25 Stunning Images

Built 600 years ago, the ruined medieval castle still stands in the Bas-Rhin département of France today — in all its crumbling granite beauty.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 10, 2021

Explore The Medieval Fortress Château D’Andlau In These 25 Stunning Images

Built 600 years ago, the ruined medieval castle still stands in the Bas-Rhin département of France today — in all its crumbling granite beauty.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 10, 2021

Maine Lobsterman Catches Rare ‘Cotton Candy’ Lobster, Defying 1-In-100 Million Odds

Bill Coppersmith named the rare crustacean after his granddaughter and it's now up for adoption.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 10, 2021

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Maine Lobsterman Catches Rare ‘Cotton Candy’ Lobster, Defying 1-In-100 Million Odds

Bill Coppersmith named the rare crustacean after his granddaughter and it's now up for adoption.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 10, 2021

‘Hangover Prevention’ Ring Discovered Amid Ruins Of Ancient Israeli Wine Factory

The gold and amethyst ring likely belonged to someone of great wealth and may have been a family heirloom.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 5, 2021

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‘Hangover Prevention’ Ring Discovered Amid Ruins Of Ancient Israeli Wine Factory

The gold and amethyst ring likely belonged to someone of great wealth and may have been a family heirloom.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 5, 2021

Meet The Australian Quokka, The Smiling Marsupial That Poses For Cute Selfies

Known as the world's happiest animal, the smiling quokka of Western Australia's Rottnest Island is like an excitable kangaroo that's the size of a cat.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 4, 2021

Meet The Australian Quokka, The Smiling Marsupial That Poses For Cute Selfies

Known as the world's happiest animal, the smiling quokka of Western Australia's Rottnest Island is like an excitable kangaroo that's the size of a cat.

By Erin Kelly • November 4, 2021