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Did Catherine The Great Really Have A Room Full Of Pornographic Furniture? The Story Behind The Legend

A reputed nymphomaniac, Russian Empress Catherine the Great has inspired a wealth of wild rumors — including that she built a “cabinet” filled with X-rated furniture next to her suite of rooms.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 25, 2024

Did Catherine The Great Really Have A Room Full Of Pornographic Furniture? The Story Behind The Legend

A reputed nymphomaniac, Russian Empress Catherine the Great has inspired a wealth of wild rumors — including that she built a “cabinet” filled with X-rated furniture next to her suite of rooms.

By Amber Morgan • April 25, 2024

Schwerer Gustav, Germany’s World War II Weapon That Was The Largest Gun In World History

Built by Krupp in 1941, the Schwerer Gustav railway gun was the Nazis' "miracle weapon" that could blast through 20 feet of concrete from nearly 30 miles away.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 19, 2024

Schwerer Gustav, Germany’s World War II Weapon That Was The Largest Gun In World History

Built by Krupp in 1941, the Schwerer Gustav railway gun was the Nazis' "miracle weapon" that could blast through 20 feet of concrete from nearly 30 miles away.

By All That's Interesting • April 19, 2024

34 Unforgettable Photos Of China’s Uninhabited Ghost Cities

The country's ambitious plans for urban growth have led to more than 50 abandoned cities whose empty buildings paint a dystopian landscape.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 18, 2024

34 Unforgettable Photos Of China’s Uninhabited Ghost Cities

The country's ambitious plans for urban growth have led to more than 50 abandoned cities whose empty buildings paint a dystopian landscape.

By Natasha Ishak • March 18, 2024

Inside The Lost Underground City Of Derinkuyu, The Subterranean Metropolis Of Ancient Turkey

A labyrinthine network of tunnels and chambers that’s sat hundreds of feet below the Earth's surface for centuries, Turkey's underground city of Derinkuyu once housed 20,000 people.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 17, 2024

Inside The Lost Underground City Of Derinkuyu, The Subterranean Metropolis Of Ancient Turkey

A labyrinthine network of tunnels and chambers that’s sat hundreds of feet below the Earth's surface for centuries, Turkey's underground city of Derinkuyu once housed 20,000 people.

By Austin Harvey • March 17, 2024

This $25 Brooch Bought At An Antique Fair May Be Worth As Much As $19,000

Flora Steel bought the brooch at an antique fair three decades ago, not knowing it was designed by William Burges.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 19, 2024

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This $25 Brooch Bought At An Antique Fair May Be Worth As Much As $19,000

Flora Steel bought the brooch at an antique fair three decades ago, not knowing it was designed by William Burges.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 19, 2024

‘A Gift From The Thrifting Gods’: Goodwill Vase Bought For $3.99 Sells For More Than $100,000

The colorful green and white vase purchased at a Virginia Goodwill turned out to be a rare piece by Italian artist Carlo Scarpa.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 19, 2023

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‘A Gift From The Thrifting Gods’: Goodwill Vase Bought For $3.99 Sells For More Than $100,000

The colorful green and white vase purchased at a Virginia Goodwill turned out to be a rare piece by Italian artist Carlo Scarpa.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 19, 2023

How Racism Turned Chicago’s Cabrini-Green Homes From A Beacon Of Progress To A Run-Down Slum

Cabrini-Green was an example of what a public housing project could be, but became so neglected that it was used as the setting for the horror movie Candyman.

By Morgan Dunn • Nov 12, 2023

How Racism Turned Chicago’s Cabrini-Green Homes From A Beacon Of Progress To A Run-Down Slum

Cabrini-Green was an example of what a public housing project could be, but became so neglected that it was used as the setting for the horror movie Candyman.

By Morgan Dunn • November 12, 2023

Newman’s Castle, The Astounding Medieval-Style Fortress Built By A Baker In Rural Texas

When Mike Newman told his friends what he wanted to build in his small Texas hometown, they thought he was crazy. Today, Newman's Castle is a must-see attraction.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 3, 2023

Newman’s Castle, The Astounding Medieval-Style Fortress Built By A Baker In Rural Texas

When Mike Newman told his friends what he wanted to build in his small Texas hometown, they thought he was crazy. Today, Newman's Castle is a must-see attraction.

By Amber Morgan • August 3, 2023

Saudi Arabia Plans To Build A Futuristic Downtown In Riyadh — Complete With A Cube-Shaped Skyscraper

The Saudi Arabian government hopes the innovative downtown area will attract tourists and diversify the country's oil-based economy.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 28, 2023

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Saudi Arabia Plans To Build A Futuristic Downtown In Riyadh — Complete With A Cube-Shaped Skyscraper

The Saudi Arabian government hopes the innovative downtown area will attract tourists and diversify the country's oil-based economy.

By Amber Morgan • February 28, 2023

33 Photos Of La Sagrada Familia, The Magnificent Catalan Church That’s Taken Over 140 Years To Build

Construction on the Barcelona basilica of La Sagrada Familia, the magnum opus of controversial Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, began in 1882 and is slated for completion in 2026.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 5, 2022

33 Photos Of La Sagrada Familia, The Magnificent Catalan Church That’s Taken Over 140 Years To Build

Construction on the Barcelona basilica of La Sagrada Familia, the magnum opus of controversial Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, began in 1882 and is slated for completion in 2026.

By Erin Kelly • November 5, 2022