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Inside The Tumultuous Life Of ‘Super Freak’ Rick James

Rick James was one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of the 1970s and '80s — but he also left behind a controversial legacy.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 2, 2024

Inside The Tumultuous Life Of ‘Super Freak’ Rick James

Rick James was one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of the 1970s and '80s — but he also left behind a controversial legacy.

By Austin Harvey • August 2, 2024

New Study Suggests Rembrandt Used Arsenic In His Most Famous Painting To Achieve Its Golden Glow

A surprising new study of the Rembrandt painting The Night Watch revealed the presence of arsenic sulfide minerals.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 2, 2024

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New Study Suggests Rembrandt Used Arsenic In His Most Famous Painting To Achieve Its Golden Glow

A surprising new study of the Rembrandt painting The Night Watch revealed the presence of arsenic sulfide minerals.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 2, 2024

Archaeologists In Türkiye Unearth A Sprawling Necropolis In The Ancient City Of Tios

The site was in use between the 5th century B.C.E. and the 5th century C.E. and contains more than 100 tombs arranged along a winding "street."

By Amber Morgan • Aug 2, 2024

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Archaeologists In Türkiye Unearth A Sprawling Necropolis In The Ancient City Of Tios

The site was in use between the 5th century B.C.E. and the 5th century C.E. and contains more than 100 tombs arranged along a winding "street."

By Amber Morgan • August 2, 2024

How Gambling Turned A Quiet Nevada Town Into One Of America’s Most Popular Cities

In the past century, Las Vegas has transformed from a small train stop in the desert to the "Entertainment Capital of the World" — but how did it happen?

By Amber Morgan • Jul 31, 2024

How Gambling Turned A Quiet Nevada Town Into One Of America’s Most Popular Cities

In the past century, Las Vegas has transformed from a small train stop in the desert to the "Entertainment Capital of the World" — but how did it happen?

By Amber Morgan • July 31, 2024

Long-Lost Portrait Of Henry VIII Discovered In The Background Of A Photo Shared On X

Commissioned by local politician Ralph Sheldon in the 1590s, the portrait was just one of a series of 22 paintings that have largely vanished from the historical record.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 31, 2024

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Long-Lost Portrait Of Henry VIII Discovered In The Background Of A Photo Shared On X

Commissioned by local politician Ralph Sheldon in the 1590s, the portrait was just one of a series of 22 paintings that have largely vanished from the historical record.

By Austin Harvey • July 31, 2024

Archaeologists Just Unearthed The Remains Of One Of The Oldest Known Colonial Homes In Williamsburg

The structure dates back as far as 1660 and likely belonged to an "affluent" family.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 31, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Unearthed The Remains Of One Of The Oldest Known Colonial Homes In Williamsburg

The structure dates back as far as 1660 and likely belonged to an "affluent" family.

By Amber Morgan • July 31, 2024

A Marble Head Of Zeus Was Just Unearthed At The Ancient City Of Aphrodisias In Western Türkiye

Dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century C.E., this statue head was found among the ruins of Aphrodisias, which was renowned for its sculptors throughout the ancient world.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 31, 2024

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A Marble Head Of Zeus Was Just Unearthed At The Ancient City Of Aphrodisias In Western Türkiye

Dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century C.E., this statue head was found among the ruins of Aphrodisias, which was renowned for its sculptors throughout the ancient world.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 31, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Hades, The ‘Lord Of The Many Dead’ Who Ruled Over The Ancient Greek Underworld

Although Hades is sometimes viewed as a Satan figure today, he wasn't an evil god who condemned souls to eternal damnation but rather an overseer of the Greek Underworld who sometimes even let the deceased return to the land of the living.

By Morgan Dunn • Jul 30, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Hades, The ‘Lord Of The Many Dead’ Who Ruled Over The Ancient Greek Underworld

Although Hades is sometimes viewed as a Satan figure today, he wasn't an evil god who condemned souls to eternal damnation but rather an overseer of the Greek Underworld who sometimes even let the deceased return to the land of the living.

By Morgan Dunn • July 30, 2024

Never-Before-Seen Self-Portrait By English Artist Norman Cornish Discovered Hidden On The Back Of One Of His Paintings

This self-portrait of the 20th-century English artist was hidden directly on the reverse of his painting Bar Scene.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 30, 2024

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Never-Before-Seen Self-Portrait By English Artist Norman Cornish Discovered Hidden On The Back Of One Of His Paintings

This self-portrait of the 20th-century English artist was hidden directly on the reverse of his painting Bar Scene.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 30, 2024

Inside The Blood-Soaked Life And Crimes Of Goodfellas Mob Boss Paul Vario

Portrayed in Goodfellas as Paulie Cicero, Lucchese crime family capo Paul Vario ruled his Brooklyn crew with an iron fist — until his empire came crashing down thanks to former associate Henry Hill in the 1980s.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 28, 2024

Inside The Blood-Soaked Life And Crimes Of Goodfellas Mob Boss Paul Vario

Portrayed in Goodfellas as Paulie Cicero, Lucchese crime family capo Paul Vario ruled his Brooklyn crew with an iron fist — until his empire came crashing down thanks to former associate Henry Hill in the 1980s.

By All That's Interesting • July 28, 2024