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Indigenous Peoples Advocate In The Amazon Killed By Tribespeople With A Bow And Arrow

Deforestation has decimated the territories of uncontacted and isolated tribes in the Amazon — of which at least 100 remain. Unfortunately, they just mistakenly killed one of their biggest advocates.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 14, 2020

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Indigenous Peoples Advocate In The Amazon Killed By Tribespeople With A Bow And Arrow

Deforestation has decimated the territories of uncontacted and isolated tribes in the Amazon — of which at least 100 remain. Unfortunately, they just mistakenly killed one of their biggest advocates.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 14, 2020

University Professor Of African Studies Admits That She Is White — After Lying About Being Black For Years

Jessica Krug taught both African and Latin American studies, all while claiming to be Black and Caribbean herself.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 4, 2020

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University Professor Of African Studies Admits That She Is White — After Lying About Being Black For Years

Jessica Krug taught both African and Latin American studies, all while claiming to be Black and Caribbean herself.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 4, 2020

33 Vintage Summer Camp Photos Straight Out Of Your Parents’ Photo Albums

From lifelong friendships and those first innocent crushes to long days spent outdoors, these photos from summer camps of yesteryear will make you feel like a kid again.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 27, 2020

33 Vintage Summer Camp Photos Straight Out Of Your Parents’ Photo Albums

From lifelong friendships and those first innocent crushes to long days spent outdoors, these photos from summer camps of yesteryear will make you feel like a kid again.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 27, 2020

Mass-Slaughter Of 250 Whales In Faroe Islands Turns The Sea Red And Sparks Outrage

For 1,000 years, villagers have used fishing boats to trap whales in the bay before wading into the water to kill them by hand with knives.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 20, 2020

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Mass-Slaughter Of 250 Whales In Faroe Islands Turns The Sea Red And Sparks Outrage

For 1,000 years, villagers have used fishing boats to trap whales in the bay before wading into the water to kill them by hand with knives.

By Natasha Ishak • July 20, 2020

How A Japanese Noblewoman Defied Convention To Write The World’s First Novel, ‘The Tale Of Genji’

In 11th-century Japan, Lady Murasaki Shikibu had a vision that inspired her to write a novel whose vivid scrolls survive to this day.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 15, 2020

How A Japanese Noblewoman Defied Convention To Write The World’s First Novel, ‘The Tale Of Genji’

In 11th-century Japan, Lady Murasaki Shikibu had a vision that inspired her to write a novel whose vivid scrolls survive to this day.

By Natasha Ishak • July 15, 2020

This French Baker Collects Urine From Women’s Restrooms To Make Her Special ‘Goldilocks’ Bread

It's been long known that urine is both sterile and a great fertilizer. For "ecofeminist" baker Louise Raguet, it's also the secret ingredient to making a great loaf of bread.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 14, 2020

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This French Baker Collects Urine From Women’s Restrooms To Make Her Special ‘Goldilocks’ Bread

It's been long known that urine is both sterile and a great fertilizer. For "ecofeminist" baker Louise Raguet, it's also the secret ingredient to making a great loaf of bread.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 14, 2020

The Unbelievable Story Of The Monuments Men Who Rescued Europe’s Masterpieces From The Nazis

From 1943 to 1945, a civilian task force of 345 Allied academics known as the Monuments Men managed to save 5 million cultural relics.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 11, 2020

The Unbelievable Story Of The Monuments Men Who Rescued Europe’s Masterpieces From The Nazis

From 1943 to 1945, a civilian task force of 345 Allied academics known as the Monuments Men managed to save 5 million cultural relics.

By Natasha Ishak • July 11, 2020

44 Mythical Creatures That Early Zoologists Once Believed Were Real

Even into the 19th century, naturalists included illustrations of mythical creatures alongside real ones in scientific texts.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 25, 2020

44 Mythical Creatures That Early Zoologists Once Believed Were Real

Even into the 19th century, naturalists included illustrations of mythical creatures alongside real ones in scientific texts.

By Natasha Ishak • June 25, 2020

44 Ancient Artifacts That Reveal What Life Was Really Like For Our Ancestors

From prehistoric porn to ancient wine, discover some of the most fascinating ancient artifacts that you won't see in history books.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 21, 2020

44 Ancient Artifacts That Reveal What Life Was Really Like For Our Ancestors

From prehistoric porn to ancient wine, discover some of the most fascinating ancient artifacts that you won't see in history books.

By Erin Kelly • June 21, 2020

How William Pester Pioneered The Hippie Lifestyle In California In The 1910s

Starting in 1916, William Pester began living in a hut, foraging for fruits and nuts in order to eat, and spending most of his time alone in the California desert.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 18, 2020

How William Pester Pioneered The Hippie Lifestyle In California In The 1910s

Starting in 1916, William Pester began living in a hut, foraging for fruits and nuts in order to eat, and spending most of his time alone in the California desert.

By Natasha Ishak • June 18, 2020