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The Little-Known Story Of The Black Tom Explosion That Rocked New York In 1916

During World War I, German saboteurs ignited 2 million pounds of munitions on Black Tom Island in New York Harbor, triggering one of the largest explosions to ever occur on American soil.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 31, 2023

The Little-Known Story Of The Black Tom Explosion That Rocked New York In 1916

During World War I, German saboteurs ignited 2 million pounds of munitions on Black Tom Island in New York Harbor, triggering one of the largest explosions to ever occur on American soil.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 31, 2023

The Story Of Edinburgh Castle, The Scottish Fortress That’s Stood Since The Middle Ages

For 900 years, Edinburgh Castle has stood high atop volcanic rock overlooking Scotland's capital city, bearing witness to a history rife with upheaval and violence.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 30, 2023

The Story Of Edinburgh Castle, The Scottish Fortress That’s Stood Since The Middle Ages

For 900 years, Edinburgh Castle has stood high atop volcanic rock overlooking Scotland's capital city, bearing witness to a history rife with upheaval and violence.

By Austin Harvey • March 30, 2023

The Nubian Pyramids Of Sudan Are Just As Impressive As Those In Egypt — So Why Aren’t They As Well-Known?

More than 250 pyramids that once held the remains of the "Black Pharaohs" of Kush dot the deserts of Sudan, but due to their remote location and the civil war that plagued the country for decades, they don't see nearly as many tourists as their Egyptian counterparts.

By Kendrick Foster • Mar 12, 2023

The Nubian Pyramids Of Sudan Are Just As Impressive As Those In Egypt — So Why Aren’t They As Well-Known?

More than 250 pyramids that once held the remains of the "Black Pharaohs" of Kush dot the deserts of Sudan, but due to their remote location and the civil war that plagued the country for decades, they don't see nearly as many tourists as their Egyptian counterparts.

By Kendrick Foster • March 12, 2023

Inside Phrenology, The Bizarre Turn-Of-The-Century ‘Study’ Of Head Shapes

Considered a pseudoscience today, phrenology once claimed to predict a person's character and mental traits based on the shape of their head.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 10, 2023

Inside Phrenology, The Bizarre Turn-Of-The-Century ‘Study’ Of Head Shapes

Considered a pseudoscience today, phrenology once claimed to predict a person's character and mental traits based on the shape of their head.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 10, 2023

The Conjuring House: The Real Home Of Horrors Behind The Iconic Film That You Can Visit Today

Explore The Conjuring house of Rhode Island made famous by the movie based on the Perron hauntings — that keeps chasing away its owners.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 3, 2023

The Conjuring House: The Real Home Of Horrors Behind The Iconic Film That You Can Visit Today

Explore The Conjuring house of Rhode Island made famous by the movie based on the Perron hauntings — that keeps chasing away its owners.

By Erin Kelly • March 3, 2023

What Does Chernobyl Look Like Now? Inside The Ukrainian Disaster Zone

After the April 1986 nuclear disaster, a 30-kilometer zone around Chernobyl was completely abandoned. This is what it looks like today.

By John Kuroski • Feb 26, 2023

What Does Chernobyl Look Like Now? Inside The Ukrainian Disaster Zone

After the April 1986 nuclear disaster, a 30-kilometer zone around Chernobyl was completely abandoned. This is what it looks like today.

By John Kuroski • February 26, 2023

The History Of Kryžių Kalnas, The Mysterious Hill Of Crosses In Northern Lithuania

Laden with more than 100,000 Christian symbols, Lithuania's Hill of Crosses is one of the world’s most unique pilgrimage sites.

By Joel Stice • Feb 23, 2023

The History Of Kryžių Kalnas, The Mysterious Hill Of Crosses In Northern Lithuania

Laden with more than 100,000 Christian symbols, Lithuania's Hill of Crosses is one of the world’s most unique pilgrimage sites.

By Joel Stice • February 23, 2023

The Famous Canals Of Venice Are Drying Up Due To Drought Conditions And Unusually Low Tides

Since Venice is built on more than 100 islands, its canals are crucial for transportation, commerce, and emergency services — and the low water levels are causing major impacts.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 22, 2023

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The Famous Canals Of Venice Are Drying Up Due To Drought Conditions And Unusually Low Tides

Since Venice is built on more than 100 islands, its canals are crucial for transportation, commerce, and emergency services — and the low water levels are causing major impacts.

By Amber Morgan • February 22, 2023

The Tragic Story Of The USS Maine, The Navy Battleship That Mysteriously Exploded In 1898

The USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898, killing 268 Navy crewmen and sparking the Spanish-American War — but to this day, nobody is sure exactly what happened.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 11, 2023

The Tragic Story Of The USS Maine, The Navy Battleship That Mysteriously Exploded In 1898

The USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898, killing 268 Navy crewmen and sparking the Spanish-American War — but to this day, nobody is sure exactly what happened.

By Austin Harvey • February 11, 2023

How The All-Black 54th Massachusetts Regiment Changed History During The Civil War

Immortalized in the 1989 movie Glory, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was one of the most storied African American units that fought for the Union.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 7, 2023

How The All-Black 54th Massachusetts Regiment Changed History During The Civil War

Immortalized in the 1989 movie Glory, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was one of the most storied African American units that fought for the Union.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 7, 2023