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Meet The Great Eared Nightjar, The Dragon-Like Bird Straight Out Of A Fantasy Film

One of the most unique birds found in India and Southeast Asia, the great eared nightjar is known for its distinctive ear-tufts and its ability to avoid predators.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 7, 2024

Meet The Great Eared Nightjar, The Dragon-Like Bird Straight Out Of A Fantasy Film

One of the most unique birds found in India and Southeast Asia, the great eared nightjar is known for its distinctive ear-tufts and its ability to avoid predators.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 7, 2024

Inside Project Blue Beam And The Conspiracy Theorist Behind It

According to the Project Blue Beam theory posited by Serge Monast, NASA and the United Nations are trying to establish a totalitarian, one-world government — but is there any proof?

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 6, 2024

Inside Project Blue Beam And The Conspiracy Theorist Behind It

According to the Project Blue Beam theory posited by Serge Monast, NASA and the United Nations are trying to establish a totalitarian, one-world government — but is there any proof?

By Kara Goldfarb • February 6, 2024

What Was The First Movie Ever Made? Inside The Controversial History Of The Oldest Film

Although some historians credit The Horse in Motion or Arrival of a Train as the first movie ever made, Louis Le Prince's 1888 film Roundhay Garden Scene is widely considered to be history's oldest motion picture.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 5, 2024

What Was The First Movie Ever Made? Inside The Controversial History Of The Oldest Film

Although some historians credit The Horse in Motion or Arrival of a Train as the first movie ever made, Louis Le Prince's 1888 film Roundhay Garden Scene is widely considered to be history's oldest motion picture.

By Erin Kelly • February 5, 2024

The Murky History Of The Ark Of The Covenant, The Most Sacred Relic Of The Ancient Israelites

An elaborate gold-plated, wooden chest, the Ark of the Covenant is believed to hold the original Ten Commandments — but where is it?

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 1, 2024

The Murky History Of The Ark Of The Covenant, The Most Sacred Relic Of The Ancient Israelites

An elaborate gold-plated, wooden chest, the Ark of the Covenant is believed to hold the original Ten Commandments — but where is it?

By Kaleena Fraga • February 1, 2024

Ancient Roman ‘Toilet Spoon’ Discovered By Metal Detectorist In Wales

Known as a ligula, this unusual object would have been used to extract cosmetics, perfume, or medicine from long-necked bottles.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 31, 2024

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Ancient Roman ‘Toilet Spoon’ Discovered By Metal Detectorist In Wales

Known as a ligula, this unusual object would have been used to extract cosmetics, perfume, or medicine from long-necked bottles.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 31, 2024

Was Atlantis Real? Inside The Myth Of The Lost City And The Intriguing Theories About Its Existence

First mentioned by Plato in Timaeus and Critias, the lost city of Atlantis later became a widely debated topic among historians. But is Atlantis real?

By Austin Harvey • Jan 30, 2024

Was Atlantis Real? Inside The Myth Of The Lost City And The Intriguing Theories About Its Existence

First mentioned by Plato in Timaeus and Critias, the lost city of Atlantis later became a widely debated topic among historians. But is Atlantis real?

By Austin Harvey • January 30, 2024

Marine Biologists Discover A New Species Of Translucent Crustacean Off The Coast Of The Bahamas

Booralana nickorum was discovered 1,800 feet beneath the surface of the Exuma Sound off the coast of the Bahamas.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 25, 2024

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Marine Biologists Discover A New Species Of Translucent Crustacean Off The Coast Of The Bahamas

Booralana nickorum was discovered 1,800 feet beneath the surface of the Exuma Sound off the coast of the Bahamas.

By Austin Harvey • January 25, 2024

Inside Kurt Cobain’s House Where He Took His Own Life In 1994 — And What’s Happened To It Since

Although he only owned it for three months before he died by suicide on the property, Kurt Cobain's Seattle house has become a makeshift shrine to the Nirvana frontman.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 22, 2024

Inside Kurt Cobain’s House Where He Took His Own Life In 1994 — And What’s Happened To It Since

Although he only owned it for three months before he died by suicide on the property, Kurt Cobain's Seattle house has become a makeshift shrine to the Nirvana frontman.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 22, 2024

Inside The Mystery Of Carcinization, The Baffling Phenomenon Where Various Animals Turn Into Crabs

A bizarre process that has seen many crustaceans evolve to take a crab-like shape, carcinization has long left baffled scientists searching for answers.

By Rivy Lyon • Jan 21, 2024

Inside The Mystery Of Carcinization, The Baffling Phenomenon Where Various Animals Turn Into Crabs

A bizarre process that has seen many crustaceans evolve to take a crab-like shape, carcinization has long left baffled scientists searching for answers.

By Rivy Lyon • January 21, 2024

The Strange And Misunderstood History Of The Chastity Belt

While chastity belts have become part of our understanding of the Middle Ages, they were likely fabricated by historians during the Renaissance.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jan 18, 2024

The Strange And Misunderstood History Of The Chastity Belt

While chastity belts have become part of our understanding of the Middle Ages, they were likely fabricated by historians during the Renaissance.

By Aimee Lamoureux • January 18, 2024