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What Life Is Like Inside La Paz, Bolivia, The Highest City In The World

At 12,000 feet above sea level, La Paz, Bolivia is considered the highest city in the world — but living at such a high altitude can come with its challenges.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 7, 2025

What Life Is Like Inside La Paz, Bolivia, The Highest City In The World

At 12,000 feet above sea level, La Paz, Bolivia is considered the highest city in the world — but living at such a high altitude can come with its challenges.

By Amber Morgan • April 7, 2025

The Bible Says Jesus Was Buried Near A Garden — And Archaeologists In Jerusalem May Have Just Found It

Excavations at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have revealed 2,000-year-old plant remains that may be from the ancient garden mentioned in the biblical Gospel of John.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 7, 2025

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The Bible Says Jesus Was Buried Near A Garden — And Archaeologists In Jerusalem May Have Just Found It

Excavations at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have revealed 2,000-year-old plant remains that may be from the ancient garden mentioned in the biblical Gospel of John.

By Amber Morgan • April 7, 2025

Bottle Containing Anti-Witchcraft Liquid Found At Alleged Witch’s Childhood Home

The bottle contained human teeth, fish hooks, and a mysterious liquid. It was found during roof repairs on the former home of Angeline Tubbs — an accused witch in the 18th century.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 7, 2025

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Bottle Containing Anti-Witchcraft Liquid Found At Alleged Witch’s Childhood Home

The bottle contained human teeth, fish hooks, and a mysterious liquid. It was found during roof repairs on the former home of Angeline Tubbs — an accused witch in the 18th century.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 7, 2025

The True Story Of Rosa Parks’ Mugshot And Its Powerful Legacy To This Day

Rosa Parks' mugshot was not taken after her initial arrest for refusing to change bus seats in 1955, but was instead taken months later as Montgomery city officials attempted to intimidate her and other leaders of the Montgomery bus boycott.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 6, 2025

The True Story Of Rosa Parks’ Mugshot And Its Powerful Legacy To This Day

Rosa Parks' mugshot was not taken after her initial arrest for refusing to change bus seats in 1955, but was instead taken months later as Montgomery city officials attempted to intimidate her and other leaders of the Montgomery bus boycott.

By All That's Interesting • April 6, 2025

Who Is Frank Abagnale Jr. And How Much Of Catch Me If You Can Actually Happened?

From age 16 to 21, Frank Abagnale Jr. impersonated a pilot, posed as a lawyer, and cashed 17,000 fake checks — at least according to Catch Me If You Can.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 6, 2025

Who Is Frank Abagnale Jr. And How Much Of Catch Me If You Can Actually Happened?

From age 16 to 21, Frank Abagnale Jr. impersonated a pilot, posed as a lawyer, and cashed 17,000 fake checks — at least according to Catch Me If You Can.

By Austin Harvey • April 6, 2025

The Moving Story Of Otto Frank, Anne Frank’s Father Who Published Her Diaries

Otto Frank was the only member of his family to survive the Holocaust and later made the difficult decision to publish his daughter Anne Frank's diaries.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 5, 2025

The Moving Story Of Otto Frank, Anne Frank’s Father Who Published Her Diaries

Otto Frank was the only member of his family to survive the Holocaust and later made the difficult decision to publish his daughter Anne Frank's diaries.

By Austin Harvey • April 5, 2025

Archaeologists Discover Evidence Of A Roman Settlement In Northern Germany — Beyond The Borders Of The Roman Empire

The site, located in Delbrück-Bentfeld, boasts at least three distinct Roman farmsteads and ancient artifacts like coins, knives, and pottery shards.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 4, 2025

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Archaeologists Discover Evidence Of A Roman Settlement In Northern Germany — Beyond The Borders Of The Roman Empire

The site, located in Delbrück-Bentfeld, boasts at least three distinct Roman farmsteads and ancient artifacts like coins, knives, and pottery shards.

By Amber Morgan • April 4, 2025

Skeleton Of Man Crushed By A Boulder While Trying To Flee Vesuvius Eruption Found At Pompeii

The victim, who was crushed by an enormous stone while trying to escape, is the latest in a series of discoveries at a previously unexcavated Pompeii site.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 4, 2025

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Skeleton Of Man Crushed By A Boulder While Trying To Flee Vesuvius Eruption Found At Pompeii

The victim, who was crushed by an enormous stone while trying to escape, is the latest in a series of discoveries at a previously unexcavated Pompeii site.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 4, 2025

‘A Catastrophic Event’: A Mass Grave Of Ancient Roman Legionaries Was Just Unearthed Beneath A Soccer Field In Austria

The Roman warriors were apparently killed during a fierce battle in the first century C.E., probably with Germanic tribes.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 3, 2025

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‘A Catastrophic Event’: A Mass Grave Of Ancient Roman Legionaries Was Just Unearthed Beneath A Soccer Field In Austria

The Roman warriors were apparently killed during a fierce battle in the first century C.E., probably with Germanic tribes.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 3, 2025

Medieval Manuscript Featuring Legends Of Merlin And King Arthur Found Languishing In Pieces In A British Library

A medieval manuscript containing sequels to the legend of King Arthur was repurposed for bookbinding material in the 16th century and forgotten — until it was rediscovered in the library at the University of Cambridge.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 3, 2025

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Medieval Manuscript Featuring Legends Of Merlin And King Arthur Found Languishing In Pieces In A British Library

A medieval manuscript containing sequels to the legend of King Arthur was repurposed for bookbinding material in the 16th century and forgotten — until it was rediscovered in the library at the University of Cambridge.

By Amber Morgan • April 3, 2025