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33 Incredible Photos From The California Gold Rush, The Mining Craze That Captivated The World

The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in January 1848 sparked a mass migration to California — but not everyone was lucky enough to strike it rich.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 24, 2023

33 Incredible Photos From The California Gold Rush, The Mining Craze That Captivated The World

The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in January 1848 sparked a mass migration to California — but not everyone was lucky enough to strike it rich.

By Kaleena Fraga January 24, 2023

Rare Van Dyck Painting Found In Farmer’s Shed Covered In Bird Droppings Expected To Sell For Up To $3 Million

The painting, found by a part-time art collector in a New York shed, is believed to be over four centuries old and a classic example of a Dutch Golden Age painting.

By Amber Morgan Jan 23, 2023

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Rare Van Dyck Painting Found In Farmer’s Shed Covered In Bird Droppings Expected To Sell For Up To $3 Million

The painting, found by a part-time art collector in a New York shed, is believed to be over four centuries old and a classic example of a Dutch Golden Age painting.

By Amber Morgan January 23, 2023

Jim Garrison, The New Orleans District Attorney Who Claimed He Uncovered The Truth About JFK’s Murder

In 1967, prosecutor Jim Garrison accused Clay Shaw of conspiring with government agencies to assassinate President John F. Kennedy — but many believe it was all for media attention.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 19, 2023

Jim Garrison, The New Orleans District Attorney Who Claimed He Uncovered The Truth About JFK’s Murder

In 1967, prosecutor Jim Garrison accused Clay Shaw of conspiring with government agencies to assassinate President John F. Kennedy — but many believe it was all for media attention.

By Kaleena Fraga January 19, 2023

Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Connie Converse, The Original Singer-Songwriter

Connie Converse wrote and performed trailblazing music in the 1950s, but one day in 1974, she drove off looking for a fresh start — and was never seen again.

By Austin Harvey Jan 18, 2023

Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Connie Converse, The Original Singer-Songwriter

Connie Converse wrote and performed trailblazing music in the 1950s, but one day in 1974, she drove off looking for a fresh start — and was never seen again.

By Austin Harvey January 18, 2023

The Incredible Story Of Igbo Landing, When West African Captives Drowned Themselves To Avoid Being Enslaved

During the Igbo Landing of 1803, approximately 75 captives from present-day Nigeria died by mass suicide in Georgia's Dunbar Creek rather than face a life in chains.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 17, 2023

The Incredible Story Of Igbo Landing, When West African Captives Drowned Themselves To Avoid Being Enslaved

During the Igbo Landing of 1803, approximately 75 captives from present-day Nigeria died by mass suicide in Georgia's Dunbar Creek rather than face a life in chains.

By Kaleena Fraga January 17, 2023

Inside The Wild Life And Mysterious Death Of James Callender, The Original American Scandalmonger

James Callender published exposés on founding fathers like Alexander Hamilton and publicized reports of Thomas Jefferson's rape of the enslaved Sally Hemings — then he drowned under mysterious circumstances.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 11, 2023

Inside The Wild Life And Mysterious Death Of James Callender, The Original American Scandalmonger

By Kaleena Fraga January 11, 2023

Archaeologists In Denmark Uncover Massive Viking Hall That May Have Been Connected To Harald Bluetooth

Researchers are calling the discovery the "largest Viking-Age find of this nature in more than ten years."

By Austin Harvey Jan 11, 2023

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Archaeologists In Denmark Uncover Massive Viking Hall That May Have Been Connected To Harald Bluetooth

Researchers are calling the discovery the "largest Viking-Age find of this nature in more than ten years."

By Austin Harvey January 11, 2023

House Of The Vettii Alongside Erotic Fresco

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

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