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The Life And Crimes Of Vincent Asaro, ‘The Last Goodfella’ In The New York Mafia

Though mobster Vincent Asaro was acquitted of participating in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa heist and strangling a man with a dog chain, he was eventually brought down by his road rage.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 24, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Vincent Asaro, ‘The Last Goodfella’ In The New York Mafia

Though mobster Vincent Asaro was acquitted of participating in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa heist and strangling a man with a dog chain, he was eventually brought down by his road rage.

By Austin Harvey • August 24, 2024

Researchers Decode 3,800-Year-Old Babylonian Astrological Tablets And Find Ominous Warnings

Created in the ancient city of Sippar in present-day Iraq, these Babylonian tablets feature the warnings and predictions of royal astronomers whose job it was to watch the night sky and report the omens foretold in the stars to the king.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 23, 2024

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Researchers Decode 3,800-Year-Old Babylonian Astrological Tablets And Find Ominous Warnings

Created in the ancient city of Sippar in present-day Iraq, these Babylonian tablets feature the warnings and predictions of royal astronomers whose job it was to watch the night sky and report the omens foretold in the stars to the king.

By Austin Harvey • August 23, 2024

The Dover Demon And The Unsolved Mystery Behind It

Known as the Dover Demon, an eerie cryptid with glowing orange eyes and no mouth was allegedly spotted in Dover, Massachusetts in April 1977.

By William DeLong • Aug 23, 2024

The Dover Demon And The Unsolved Mystery Behind It

Known as the Dover Demon, an eerie cryptid with glowing orange eyes and no mouth was allegedly spotted in Dover, Massachusetts in April 1977.

By William DeLong • August 23, 2024

Inside The Mysterious History Of Golgotha, The Alleged Crucifixion Site Of Jesus Christ

According to the Bible, Jesus Christ was crucified on a hill called Golgotha just outside of ancient Jerusalem — but where is it?

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 22, 2024

Inside The Mysterious History Of Golgotha, The Alleged Crucifixion Site Of Jesus Christ

According to the Bible, Jesus Christ was crucified on a hill called Golgotha just outside of ancient Jerusalem — but where is it?

By Kaleena Fraga • August 22, 2024

The Chilling Story Of The Titanic Iceberg — And Its Journey Toward The Doomed Vessel

On April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic fatefully struck an iceberg that broke off the coast of Greenland the same year that construction on the ship began.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 22, 2024

The Chilling Story Of The Titanic Iceberg — And Its Journey Toward The Doomed Vessel

On April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic fatefully struck an iceberg that broke off the coast of Greenland the same year that construction on the ship began.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 22, 2024

12th-Century Burial Of An Elite Woman Uncovered At A Mongolian Fortress Built Before The Reign Of Genghis Khan

This lavish burial could shed light on the little-understood period between the collapse of the Kitan Empire around 1125 C.E. and the rise of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan in 1206 C.E.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 22, 2024

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12th-Century Burial Of An Elite Woman Uncovered At A Mongolian Fortress Built Before The Reign Of Genghis Khan

This lavish burial could shed light on the little-understood period between the collapse of the Kitan Empire around 1125 C.E. and the rise of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan in 1206 C.E.

By Austin Harvey • August 22, 2024

The Wild Story Of Virginia Hill, Bugsy Siegel’s Glamorous And Dangerous ‘Mob Queen’ Girlfriend

Virginia Hill went from an Alabama farm girl to one of the most powerful women in organized crime, charming her way through the Chicago Outfit and winning over notorious mobsters like Charles Fischetti and Bugsy Siegel.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 21, 2024

The Wild Story Of Virginia Hill, Bugsy Siegel’s Glamorous And Dangerous ‘Mob Queen’ Girlfriend

Virginia Hill went from an Alabama farm girl to one of the most powerful women in organized crime, charming her way through the Chicago Outfit and winning over notorious mobsters like Charles Fischetti and Bugsy Siegel.

By Austin Harvey • August 21, 2024

The Hunt For The SS Central America, The Ship That Sank Carrying 15 Tons Of Gold

On September 12, 1857, the SS Central America sank while transporting hundreds of passengers and about 30,000 pounds of gold. In 1988, treasure hunter Tommy Thompson found the wreck and made off with the gold — but the story didn’t end there.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 21, 2024

The Hunt For The SS Central America, The Ship That Sank Carrying 15 Tons Of Gold

On September 12, 1857, the SS Central America sank while transporting hundreds of passengers and about 30,000 pounds of gold. In 1988, treasure hunter Tommy Thompson found the wreck and made off with the gold — but the story didn’t end there.

By Amber Morgan • August 21, 2024

Archaeologists Discover A Possible Animal Toy Carved From Volcanic Rock At A Medieval Site In Iceland

The small figurine resembles a bear or a boar, and it is in remarkably good condition.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 21, 2024

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Archaeologists Discover A Possible Animal Toy Carved From Volcanic Rock At A Medieval Site In Iceland

The small figurine resembles a bear or a boar, and it is in remarkably good condition.

By Austin Harvey • August 21, 2024

Massive Medieval Picture Stone Discovered By Chance During Home Renovations In Germany

While renovating his home in Klotzow, Germany, Peter Wittenberg recently happened upon a 12th-century "picture stone" emblazoned with the image of a mysterious figure that may be Bishop Otto of Bamberg.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 21, 2024

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Massive Medieval Picture Stone Discovered By Chance During Home Renovations In Germany

While renovating his home in Klotzow, Germany, Peter Wittenberg recently happened upon a 12th-century "picture stone" emblazoned with the image of a mysterious figure that may be Bishop Otto of Bamberg.

By Amber Morgan • August 21, 2024