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Inside The Roman Catacombs, 400 Miles Of Tunnels Filled With The Dead That Sit Right Beneath The City

The Roman catacombs were initially constructed in the first century C.E. by Jewish and early Christian communities who were forbidden from burying their dead in the city center.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 17, 2024

Inside The Roman Catacombs, 400 Miles Of Tunnels Filled With The Dead That Sit Right Beneath The City

The Roman catacombs were initially constructed in the first century C.E. by Jewish and early Christian communities who were forbidden from burying their dead in the city center.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 17, 2024

7 Of The Most Terrifying Creatures From Native American Mythology

From the roaming spirits of cannibalistic hunters to shapeshifting monsters, learn about some of the scariest creatures of Native American legend.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 15, 2024

7 Of The Most Terrifying Creatures From Native American Mythology

From the roaming spirits of cannibalistic hunters to shapeshifting monsters, learn about some of the scariest creatures of Native American legend.

By Natasha Ishak • October 15, 2024

44 Vintage Photos Of When Goth Culture Shocked The World

Characterized by "dark" fashion, melancholy music, and a tight-knit community, the goth subculture finds beauty in what others might find morbid or depressing.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 14, 2024

44 Vintage Photos Of When Goth Culture Shocked The World

Characterized by "dark" fashion, melancholy music, and a tight-knit community, the goth subculture finds beauty in what others might find morbid or depressing.

By Austin Harvey • October 14, 2024

Inside The Breathtaking History Of The Haenyeo, South Korea’s ‘Mothers Of The Sea’

Since the 17th century, the all-female Haenyeo divers have harvested seafood near South Korea's Jeju Island — and they don't use modern scuba gear to this day.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 13, 2024

Inside The Breathtaking History Of The Haenyeo, South Korea’s ‘Mothers Of The Sea’

Since the 17th century, the all-female Haenyeo divers have harvested seafood near South Korea's Jeju Island — and they don't use modern scuba gear to this day.

By Austin Harvey • October 13, 2024

Archaeologists Just Unearthed A 6,000-Year-Old Neolithic Longhouse In Poland

Archaeologists excavating a Neolithic site in southeastern Poland discovered artifacts spanning thousands of years, including a rare longhouse from the Linear Pottery culture that was constructed around 5000 B.C.E.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 11, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Unearthed A 6,000-Year-Old Neolithic Longhouse In Poland

Archaeologists excavating a Neolithic site in southeastern Poland discovered artifacts spanning thousands of years, including a rare longhouse from the Linear Pottery culture that was constructed around 5000 B.C.E.

By Amber Morgan • October 11, 2024

Painting Found In A Basement By A Junk Dealer In 1962 Turns Out To Be A Picasso Valued At $6.6 Million

In 1962, Luigi Lo Rosso discovered a seemingly unremarkable painting in the basement of a villa in Capri. And now, more than 60 years later, it has been authenticated by experts as a Picasso worth $6.6 million.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 10, 2024

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Painting Found In A Basement By A Junk Dealer In 1962 Turns Out To Be A Picasso Valued At $6.6 Million

In 1962, Luigi Lo Rosso discovered a seemingly unremarkable painting in the basement of a villa in Capri. And now, more than 60 years later, it has been authenticated by experts as a Picasso worth $6.6 million.

By Amber Morgan • October 10, 2024

A Monet Masterpiece Yellowed By Winston Churchill’s Cigar Smoke Has Now Been Restored

Claude Monet's 1902 painting Charing Cross Bridge, which was gifted to Winston Churchill in 1949, was heavily coated in residue from the former prime minister's cigar smoke.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 9, 2024

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A Monet Masterpiece Yellowed By Winston Churchill’s Cigar Smoke Has Now Been Restored

Claude Monet's 1902 painting Charing Cross Bridge, which was gifted to Winston Churchill in 1949, was heavily coated in residue from the former prime minister's cigar smoke.

By Amber Morgan • October 9, 2024

The Fearsome Stories Of 11 Roman Gladiators Who Rose To Fame In And Out Of The Arena

Whether they faced men on the battlefield or wild animals in the arena, these gladiators were the most celebrated fighters in the history of ancient Rome.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 8, 2024

The Fearsome Stories Of 11 Roman Gladiators Who Rose To Fame In And Out Of The Arena

Whether they faced men on the battlefield or wild animals in the arena, these gladiators were the most celebrated fighters in the history of ancient Rome.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 8, 2024

Inside The Enduring Legend Of The Jackalope — And The Bizarre History Behind It

Ever since the 19th century, explorers and cowboys in the American West have reported sightings of rabbits with horns or antlers sprouting from their heads — but are jackalopes actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 7, 2024

Inside The Enduring Legend Of The Jackalope — And The Bizarre History Behind It

Ever since the 19th century, explorers and cowboys in the American West have reported sightings of rabbits with horns or antlers sprouting from their heads — but are jackalopes actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga • October 7, 2024

Speedball, Murder, Conspiracy Theories: Inside The Deaths Of 11 Beloved SNL Cast Members

From Chris Farley’s speedball overdose to Norm Macdonald’s unexpected death in 2021, these stories highlight how many Saturday Night Live cast members died tragically young.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 7, 2024

Speedball, Murder, Conspiracy Theories: Inside The Deaths Of 11 Beloved SNL Cast Members

From Chris Farley’s speedball overdose to Norm Macdonald’s unexpected death in 2021, these stories highlight how many Saturday Night Live cast members died tragically young.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 7, 2024