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What Happened To Frank Morris? Inside The True Fate Of The Inmate Who Escaped From Alcatraz In 1962

Frank Morris was a career criminal who became one of only three people to ever successfully break out of Alcatraz on June 11, 1962 — but he may have drowned in the frigid waters of San Francisco Bay before he made it to freedom.

By Rivy Lyon Dec 17, 2024

What Happened To Frank Morris? Inside The True Fate Of The Inmate Who Escaped From Alcatraz In 1962

Frank Morris was a career criminal who became one of only three people to ever successfully break out of Alcatraz on June 11, 1962 — but he may have drowned in the frigid waters of San Francisco Bay before he made it to freedom.

By Rivy Lyon December 17, 2024

Ancient Brooches, Wine Jugs, And A Pen Made From Animal Bone Unearthed At A Celtic Settlement In Germany

Excavations at the Altenburg-Rheinau settlement have unveiled a number of fascinating archaeological discoveries that shed new light on this Celtic center of commerce that flourished in the first century B.C.E.

By Austin Harvey Dec 17, 2024
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Ancient Brooches, Wine Jugs, And A Pen Made From Animal Bone Unearthed At A Celtic Settlement In Germany

Excavations at the Altenburg-Rheinau settlement have unveiled a number of fascinating archaeological discoveries that shed new light on this Celtic center of commerce that flourished in the first century B.C.E.

By Austin Harvey December 17, 2024

Over 150 Years Later, This Is Still The Tallest Couple In History

On the southern leg of the P.T. Barnum's tour, Anna Haining Swan would meet Martin Van Buren Bates. Soon after, they would enter the record books as the world's tallest couple.

By Katie Serena Dec 17, 2024

Over 150 Years Later, This Is Still The Tallest Couple In History

On the southern leg of the P.T. Barnum's tour, Anna Haining Swan would meet Martin Van Buren Bates. Soon after, they would enter the record books as the world's tallest couple.

By Katie Serena December 17, 2024

The Great Wall Of China Wasn’t Built To Keep Out Genghis Khan — But To Control Nomadic Shepherds

The low height of this portion wall and its orderly layout suggest that it was meant to keep the nomadic population under control.

By Marco Margaritoff Dec 17, 2024
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The Great Wall Of China Wasn’t Built To Keep Out Genghis Khan — But To Control Nomadic Shepherds

The low height of this portion wall and its orderly layout suggest that it was meant to keep the nomadic population under control.

By Marco Margaritoff December 17, 2024

Lloyd Avery II, The ‘Boyz n the Hood’ Actor Who Became A Real-Life Killer

After famously playing the character who shot Ricky Baker in the 1991 film "Boyz n the Hood," Lloyd Avery II was found guilty of killing two people over a drug debt in 1999.

By Amber Morgan Dec 16, 2024

Lloyd Avery II, The ‘Boyz n the Hood’ Actor Who Became A Real-Life Killer

After famously playing the character who shot Ricky Baker in the 1991 film "Boyz n the Hood," Lloyd Avery II was found guilty of killing two people over a drug debt in 1999.

By Amber Morgan December 16, 2024

The Blood-Soaked Story Of Thomas Pitera, The Bonanno Family Mobster Known As ‘Tommy Karate’

Martial arts master Thomas Pitera was a deadly Mafia hitman who killed — and dismembered — up to 60 victims throughout the 1970s and '80s.

By Austin Harvey Dec 16, 2024

The Blood-Soaked Story Of Thomas Pitera, The Bonanno Family Mobster Known As ‘Tommy Karate’

Martial arts master Thomas Pitera was a deadly Mafia hitman who killed — and dismembered — up to 60 victims throughout the 1970s and '80s.

By Austin Harvey December 16, 2024

Archaeologists Just Unearthed Ritual Burials Of Four Dogs From 700 B.C.E. In The Sacred City Of Harran, Türkiye

The burials date back 2,700 years and are believed to be associated with Gula, the ancient Mesopotamian goddess of healing.

By Amber Morgan Dec 16, 2024
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Archaeologists Just Unearthed Ritual Burials Of Four Dogs From 700 B.C.E. In The Sacred City Of Harran, Türkiye

The burials date back 2,700 years and are believed to be associated with Gula, the ancient Mesopotamian goddess of healing.

By Amber Morgan December 16, 2024

Archaeologists In The Netherlands Just Uncovered A Centuries-Old Floor Made Of Cow Bones

Found in several places across the Netherlands, these floors made from precisely carved cattle bones, as opposed to inexpensive and widely available tile, remain mysterious to this day.

By Austin Harvey Dec 16, 2024
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Archaeologists In The Netherlands Just Uncovered A Centuries-Old Floor Made Of Cow Bones

Found in several places across the Netherlands, these floors made from precisely carved cattle bones, as opposed to inexpensive and widely available tile, remain mysterious to this day.

By Austin Harvey December 16, 2024
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