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An Ancient Pompeii Home Filled With Erotic Frescoes Was Just Restored After Two Decades Of Work

The House of the Vettii was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E. but has been restored to its former glory after 20 years of meticulous restoration work.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 11, 2023

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An Ancient Pompeii Home Filled With Erotic Frescoes Was Just Restored After Two Decades Of Work

The House of the Vettii was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E. but has been restored to its former glory after 20 years of meticulous restoration work.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 11, 2023

The Complicated Story Of Freydís Eiríksdóttir, The Legendary Viking Sister Of Leif Erikson

Though some ancient Norse legends portray Freydís Eiríksdóttir as a fearless warrior, others cast her as a merciless murderess.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 10, 2023

The Complicated Story Of Freydís Eiríksdóttir, The Legendary Viking Sister Of Leif Erikson

Though some ancient Norse legends portray Freydís Eiríksdóttir as a fearless warrior, others cast her as a merciless murderess.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 10, 2023

Meet Sultan Kösen, The Turkish Farmer Who’s Also The Tallest Man Alive

Hailing from Mardin, Turkey, Sultan Kösen stands a whopping 8 feet, 3 inches tall — and holds the current Guinness World Record for being the tallest living man.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Jan 5, 2023

Meet Sultan Kösen, The Turkish Farmer Who’s Also The Tallest Man Alive

Hailing from Mardin, Turkey, Sultan Kösen stands a whopping 8 feet, 3 inches tall — and holds the current Guinness World Record for being the tallest living man.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • January 5, 2023

From A Warrior Statue In Kyrgyzstan To A Maya City In Mexico, These Are The Most Significant Historical Discoveries Of 2022

These discoveries changed our understanding of the past — and some of them might even rewrite the history books.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 30, 2022

From A Warrior Statue In Kyrgyzstan To A Maya City In Mexico, These Are The Most Significant Historical Discoveries Of 2022

These discoveries changed our understanding of the past — and some of them might even rewrite the history books.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 30, 2022

The Story Of Rose O’Neal Greenhow, The Civil War Spy Who Smuggled Secrets To The Confederacy

Rose O'Neal Greenhow's information helped the South win the first major battle of the Civil War — and she was later buried with full military honors after drowning in 1864.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 29, 2022

The Story Of Rose O’Neal Greenhow, The Civil War Spy Who Smuggled Secrets To The Confederacy

Rose O'Neal Greenhow's information helped the South win the first major battle of the Civil War — and she was later buried with full military honors after drowning in 1864.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 29, 2022

These 40 Vintage Christmas Images Will Make You Want To Break Out The Milk And Cookies For Santa

From aluminum Christmas trees to retro Santa costumes to vintage holiday dolls, these photos will take you back to a simpler time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 25, 2022

These 40 Vintage Christmas Images Will Make You Want To Break Out The Milk And Cookies For Santa

From aluminum Christmas trees to retro Santa costumes to vintage holiday dolls, these photos will take you back to a simpler time.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 25, 2022

11 Archaeological Discoveries In 2022 That Left Even The Experts In Awe

From ancient Greek amphorae in Ukraine to timber from the real "Goonies" shipwreck off the coast of Oregon, these archaeological finds changed history forever.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 23, 2022

11 Archaeological Discoveries In 2022 That Left Even The Experts In Awe

From ancient Greek amphorae in Ukraine to timber from the real "Goonies" shipwreck off the coast of Oregon, these archaeological finds changed history forever.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 23, 2022

Could Jack Have Survived At The End Of ‘Titanic’? A Study Led By James Cameron Says No

Titanic director James Cameron commissioned a special study to put the matter to rest — and noted that Jack had to die.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 21, 2022

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Could Jack Have Survived At The End Of ‘Titanic’? A Study Led By James Cameron Says No

Titanic director James Cameron commissioned a special study to put the matter to rest — and noted that Jack had to die.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 21, 2022

44 Creepy Mall Santas From Decades Past That Spread Christmas Fear

Each year, malls across America set up displays for children to take their picture with "Santa" — but sometimes these mall Santas are a far cry from jolly old St. Nick.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 20, 2022

44 Creepy Mall Santas From Decades Past That Spread Christmas Fear

Each year, malls across America set up displays for children to take their picture with "Santa" — but sometimes these mall Santas are a far cry from jolly old St. Nick.

By Austin Harvey • December 20, 2022

33 Creepy Christmas Cards That People Actually Sent Each Other In The Victorian Era

Featuring everything from murderous frogs to dead birds, Victorian Christmas cards were often more disturbing than they were jolly.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 19, 2022

33 Creepy Christmas Cards That People Actually Sent Each Other In The Victorian Era

Featuring everything from murderous frogs to dead birds, Victorian Christmas cards were often more disturbing than they were jolly.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 19, 2022