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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

27 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Lana Turner, The Troubled Femme Fatale Of Golden Age Hollywood

From her seven husbands to the murder of her boyfriend Johnny Stompanato, Lana Turner's scandals often overshadowed her onscreen success.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 28, 2024

27 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Lana Turner, The Troubled Femme Fatale Of Golden Age Hollywood

From her seven husbands to the murder of her boyfriend Johnny Stompanato, Lana Turner's scandals often overshadowed her onscreen success.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 28, 2024

New Study Finds That So Many Egyptian Statues Have Broken Noses Because Of Intentional Defacement

The long-held belief that even the giant sphinxes had lost their noses due to wear and tear isn't actually accurate, but rather these statues were intentionally vandalized in an effort to reduce their symbolic powers.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 27, 2024

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New Study Finds That So Many Egyptian Statues Have Broken Noses Because Of Intentional Defacement

The long-held belief that even the giant sphinxes had lost their noses due to wear and tear isn't actually accurate, but rather these statues were intentionally vandalized in an effort to reduce their symbolic powers.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 27, 2024

The Venus De Milo: Inside The Surprising Story Behind The Iconic Armless Sculpture

From its accidental discovery on a Greek island in 1820 to its missing parts to its relocation from the Louvre during World War II, the Venus de Milo has had a dramatic history.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 26, 2024

The Venus De Milo: Inside The Surprising Story Behind The Iconic Armless Sculpture

From its accidental discovery on a Greek island in 1820 to its missing parts to its relocation from the Louvre during World War II, the Venus de Milo has had a dramatic history.

By Amber Morgan • July 26, 2024

The Stone Of Scone, The Mysterious Scottish Relic Behind Centuries Of Royal Coronations

The Stone of Scone has played a role in the coronation of every English royal since 1308, but Celtic legend claims its story goes all the way back to Biblical times.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 25, 2024

The Stone Of Scone, The Mysterious Scottish Relic Behind Centuries Of Royal Coronations

The Stone of Scone has played a role in the coronation of every English royal since 1308, but Celtic legend claims its story goes all the way back to Biblical times.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 25, 2024