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How Did Joan Rivers Die? Inside Her Sudden Death After A Routine Medical Procedure

On August 28, 2014, legendary comedian Joan Rivers went in for a scheduled appointment at Yorkville Endoscopy in New York — and entered cardiac arrest while in surgery.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 30, 2024

How Did Joan Rivers Die? Inside Her Sudden Death After A Routine Medical Procedure

On August 28, 2014, legendary comedian Joan Rivers went in for a scheduled appointment at Yorkville Endoscopy in New York — and entered cardiac arrest while in surgery.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 30, 2024

Explore Mexico’s Aztec Pyramids In 25 Astonishing Photos

From Templo Mayor in Mexico City to the Acatitlan temple in Santa Cecilia, these pyramids are marvels of Mesoamerican architecture.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 29, 2024

Explore Mexico’s Aztec Pyramids In 25 Astonishing Photos

From Templo Mayor in Mexico City to the Acatitlan temple in Santa Cecilia, these pyramids are marvels of Mesoamerican architecture.

By Amber Morgan • August 29, 2024

‘Very Moving’: Newspaper Covering The Sinking Of The Titanic Unearthed In A Wardrobe In England

The newspaper was saved for over a century and contains photos of Titanic victims as well as their anxious loved ones.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 29, 2024

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‘Very Moving’: Newspaper Covering The Sinking Of The Titanic Unearthed In A Wardrobe In England

The newspaper was saved for over a century and contains photos of Titanic victims as well as their anxious loved ones.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 29, 2024

Vintage Photos That Show What Las Vegas Was Really Like During Its Golden Age

Between the 1940s and 1970s, Las Vegas transformed from a dusty desert town into a glamorous destination complete with luxury resorts, celebrity appearances, and world-famous nightlife.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 29, 2024

Vintage Photos That Show What Las Vegas Was Really Like During Its Golden Age

Between the 1940s and 1970s, Las Vegas transformed from a dusty desert town into a glamorous destination complete with luxury resorts, celebrity appearances, and world-famous nightlife.

By Amber Morgan • August 29, 2024

Inside The Rise And Fall Of The Library Of Alexandria, The Intellectual Center Of The Ancient World

Legend says that Julius Caesar accidentally burned the Library of Alexandria in 48 B.C.E., but historians think the institute slowly declined over centuries.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 28, 2024

Inside The Rise And Fall Of The Library Of Alexandria, The Intellectual Center Of The Ancient World

Legend says that Julius Caesar accidentally burned the Library of Alexandria in 48 B.C.E., but historians think the institute slowly declined over centuries.

By Amber Morgan • August 28, 2024

The History Of The Asmat Tribe Of New Guinea And Their Alleged Role In The Disappearance Of Michael Rockefeller

While they’re infamously known for allegedly killing and eating the American heir Michael Rockefeller in 1961, the Asmat tribe has a rich culture that extends beyond its history of headhunting and cannibalism.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 28, 2024

The History Of The Asmat Tribe Of New Guinea And Their Alleged Role In The Disappearance Of Michael Rockefeller

While they’re infamously known for allegedly killing and eating the American heir Michael Rockefeller in 1961, the Asmat tribe has a rich culture that extends beyond its history of headhunting and cannibalism.

By Amber Morgan • August 28, 2024

A New Study May Change Everything Experts Thought They Knew About One Of History’s Oldest Board Games

The ancient board game known as "Hounds and Jackals" or the "Game of 58 Holes" was long thought to have originated in Egypt, but game boards found in Azerbaijan suggest that may not be the case.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 28, 2024

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A New Study May Change Everything Experts Thought They Knew About One Of History’s Oldest Board Games

The ancient board game known as "Hounds and Jackals" or the "Game of 58 Holes" was long thought to have originated in Egypt, but game boards found in Azerbaijan suggest that may not be the case.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 28, 2024

Inside The Terrifying Legends Of The Goatman That’s Been Seen In Maryland And Texas For Decades

Half-man and half-goat, the mysterious beast known as the Goatman is said to stalk forests and lurk beneath bridges waiting for the next victim in his murderous rampage.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 27, 2024

Inside The Terrifying Legends Of The Goatman That’s Been Seen In Maryland And Texas For Decades

Half-man and half-goat, the mysterious beast known as the Goatman is said to stalk forests and lurk beneath bridges waiting for the next victim in his murderous rampage.

By Austin Harvey • August 27, 2024

Archaeologists Discover A 17th-Century Samurai Sword In A Cellar Beneath Berlin

Archaeologists conducting excavations in Berlin's historic Molkenmarkt area discovered an authentic 17th-century Japanese wakizashi, a type of short sword used by samurai in feudal Japan.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 26, 2024

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Archaeologists Discover A 17th-Century Samurai Sword In A Cellar Beneath Berlin

Archaeologists conducting excavations in Berlin's historic Molkenmarkt area discovered an authentic 17th-century Japanese wakizashi, a type of short sword used by samurai in feudal Japan.

By Amber Morgan • August 26, 2024

The Surprising Truth About Witch Doctors, From Their Shadowy History To Their Modern Practices

Also known as shamans or medicine men, witch doctors can be found from Peru to China to South Africa — but they're not at all what you may think.

By John Kuroski • Aug 25, 2024

The Surprising Truth About Witch Doctors, From Their Shadowy History To Their Modern Practices

Also known as shamans or medicine men, witch doctors can be found from Peru to China to South Africa — but they're not at all what you may think.

By John Kuroski • August 25, 2024