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The Heartbreaking Story Of The Titanic’s Band, Which Kept Playing Even As The Doomed Ship Sank

After the ship struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912, the Titanic's band continued to play in order to calm passengers during the evacuation — and kept going even as the ship sank below the surface of the North Atlantic.

By Amber Morgan • May 13, 2025

The Heartbreaking Story Of The Titanic’s Band, Which Kept Playing Even As The Doomed Ship Sank

After the ship struck an iceberg on April 14, 1912, the Titanic's band continued to play in order to calm passengers during the evacuation — and kept going even as the ship sank below the surface of the North Atlantic.

By Amber Morgan • May 13, 2025

Uncovered Titanic Love Letter Reveals Near-Disaster Days Before It Hit The Iceberg

"I could see visions of Belfast it must have been a trying time for the Captain," Richard Geddes wrote to his wife, four days before the Titanic sank.

By Natasha Ishak • May 12, 2025

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Uncovered Titanic Love Letter Reveals Near-Disaster Days Before It Hit The Iceberg

"I could see visions of Belfast it must have been a trying time for the Captain," Richard Geddes wrote to his wife, four days before the Titanic sank.

By Natasha Ishak • May 12, 2025

What Happened To Nerissa And Katherine Bowes-Lyon, Queen Elizabeth II’s Cousins Who Were Deemed ‘Imbeciles’?

In 1987, the British public learned that Queen Elizabeth II's severely disabled cousins had spent most of their lives in a mental hospital — allegedly hidden from the outside world for decades.

By Amber Morgan • May 9, 2025

What Happened To Nerissa And Katherine Bowes-Lyon, Queen Elizabeth II’s Cousins Who Were Deemed ‘Imbeciles’?

In 1987, the British public learned that Queen Elizabeth II's severely disabled cousins had spent most of their lives in a mental hospital — allegedly hidden from the outside world for decades.

By Amber Morgan • May 9, 2025

Inside The Celebratory Story Of VE Day, The Official End Of World War II In Europe

On Victory in Europe Day, massive parties and parades erupted across Britain, the United States, and other Allied countries to celebrate the surrender of Nazi Germany.

By Austin Harvey • May 8, 2025

Inside The Celebratory Story Of VE Day, The Official End Of World War II In Europe

On Victory in Europe Day, massive parties and parades erupted across Britain, the United States, and other Allied countries to celebrate the surrender of Nazi Germany.

By Austin Harvey • May 8, 2025

An Entire Ancient Roman Town Was Discovered Off A Highway In Southern England

In addition to ancient Roman pottery, jewelry, rare coins, and evidence of a road system, the 18-acre site in Newington, England also held the remains of an ancient temple.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 7, 2025

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An Entire Ancient Roman Town Was Discovered Off A Highway In Southern England

In addition to ancient Roman pottery, jewelry, rare coins, and evidence of a road system, the 18-acre site in Newington, England also held the remains of an ancient temple.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 7, 2025

An Amateur Diver In England Purchased A World War I Shipwreck On Facebook For Just $400

Dom Robinson of Plymouth, England just fulfilled his childhood dream of owning his own shipwreck when he bought the 1917 wreck of the SS Almond Branch on Facebook Marketplace.

By Austin Harvey • May 2, 2025

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An Amateur Diver In England Purchased A World War I Shipwreck On Facebook For Just $400

Dom Robinson of Plymouth, England just fulfilled his childhood dream of owning his own shipwreck when he bought the 1917 wreck of the SS Almond Branch on Facebook Marketplace.

By Austin Harvey • May 2, 2025

A Haunting Letter Written By A Titanic Passenger On The Journey’s First Day Just Sold At Auction For A Record-Breaking $399,000

Four days before the Titanic sank, Colonel Archibald Gracie wrote this ominous letter, which has now sold for five times its expected price.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 29, 2025

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A Haunting Letter Written By A Titanic Passenger On The Journey’s First Day Just Sold At Auction For A Record-Breaking $399,000

Four days before the Titanic sank, Colonel Archibald Gracie wrote this ominous letter, which has now sold for five times its expected price.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 29, 2025

A Medieval Expert Thinks He’s Found A ‘Missing Penis’ On The Iconic Bayeux Tapestry

A 2018 study determined that there were 93 penises depicted in the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry — but now one scholar claims he's found a 94th.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 25, 2025

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A Medieval Expert Thinks He’s Found A ‘Missing Penis’ On The Iconic Bayeux Tapestry

A 2018 study determined that there were 93 penises depicted in the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry — but now one scholar claims he's found a 94th.

By Austin Harvey • April 25, 2025

Archaeologists Just Found The First Evidence Proving That Roman Gladiators Fought Lions

Bite marks on the pelvis of an 1,800-year-old skeleton found in York, England just provided the first-ever direct evidence that ancient Roman gladiators were made to fight against great beasts like lions.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 25, 2025

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Archaeologists Just Found The First Evidence Proving That Roman Gladiators Fought Lions

Bite marks on the pelvis of an 1,800-year-old skeleton found in York, England just provided the first-ever direct evidence that ancient Roman gladiators were made to fight against great beasts like lions.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 25, 2025

Two British Men Found A Viking Treasure Worth $3.8 Million — Now They’re Going To Jail

British law dictates that people must report finding "treasure," which includes metal items more than 300 years old. This pair of metal detectorists didn't.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 24, 2025

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Two British Men Found A Viking Treasure Worth $3.8 Million — Now They’re Going To Jail

British law dictates that people must report finding "treasure," which includes metal items more than 300 years old. This pair of metal detectorists didn't.

By Natasha Ishak • April 24, 2025