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The Story Of Rosemarie Fritzl, The Former Wife Of Josef Fritzl — And Whether She Knew About Her Daughter’s Captivity

For 24 years, Rosemarie Fritzl's husband Josef held their daughter Elisabeth prisoner as a sex slave in the basement of the family's home — and Rosemarie later claimed she had no idea.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 12, 2024

The Story Of Rosemarie Fritzl, The Former Wife Of Josef Fritzl — And Whether She Knew About Her Daughter’s Captivity

For 24 years, Rosemarie Fritzl's husband Josef held their daughter Elisabeth prisoner as a sex slave in the basement of the family's home — and Rosemarie later claimed she had no idea.

By Amber Morgan • September 12, 2024

7 Fearless Rescue Dogs Who Risked Their Lives To Help The Victims Of 9/11

From Riley the golden retriever to Apollo the German Shepherd, these canine companions remained calm and performed their duties in the face of chaos following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2024

7 Fearless Rescue Dogs Who Risked Their Lives To Help The Victims Of 9/11

From Riley the golden retriever to Apollo the German Shepherd, these canine companions remained calm and performed their duties in the face of chaos following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2024

1,300-Year-Old Arrow Recovered From An Ice Patch In Norway — And It’s Surprisingly Well-Preserved

Archaeologists from Secrets of the Ice noted that the arrow is an "exceptional" find, but also raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the glacier.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2024

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1,300-Year-Old Arrow Recovered From An Ice Patch In Norway — And It’s Surprisingly Well-Preserved

Archaeologists from Secrets of the Ice noted that the arrow is an "exceptional" find, but also raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the glacier.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2024

Archaeologists Uncover ‘Gore Pit’ From The Battle Of Waterloo Filled With Horses And Amputated Limbs

Some 50,000 men and 7,000 horses were killed during the 1815 Battle of Waterloo, which marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 12, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncover ‘Gore Pit’ From The Battle Of Waterloo Filled With Horses And Amputated Limbs

Some 50,000 men and 7,000 horses were killed during the 1815 Battle of Waterloo, which marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 12, 2024

Archaeologists Excavating Remote Malaysian Caves Just Uncovered Crystals, Stone Tools, And 16 Burials Up To 16,000 Years Old

Archaeologists excavating caves in Malaysia's Nenggiri Valley ahead of upcoming dam construction uncovered more than 71,000 prehistoric artifacts, including human remains dating back to the Stone Age.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 12, 2024

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Archaeologists Excavating Remote Malaysian Caves Just Uncovered Crystals, Stone Tools, And 16 Burials Up To 16,000 Years Old

Archaeologists excavating caves in Malaysia's Nenggiri Valley ahead of upcoming dam construction uncovered more than 71,000 prehistoric artifacts, including human remains dating back to the Stone Age.

By Amber Morgan • September 12, 2024

The Tragic Story Of Daniel Suhr, The All-American Firefighter Who Died On 9/11 After A Victim Fell On Him

During the September 11th terrorist attacks, Daniel Suhr became the first firefighter to perish when a woman jumped from the South Tower and landed directly on his head.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 11, 2024

The Tragic Story Of Daniel Suhr, The All-American Firefighter Who Died On 9/11 After A Victim Fell On Him

During the September 11th terrorist attacks, Daniel Suhr became the first firefighter to perish when a woman jumped from the South Tower and landed directly on his head.

By Amber Morgan • September 11, 2024

Inside 9 Harrowing Phone Calls And Voicemails From September 11th

From painful goodbyes to loved ones to panicked alerts to first responders, these messages left by 9/11 victims capture the true horror of the day.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 11, 2024

Inside 9 Harrowing Phone Calls And Voicemails From September 11th

From painful goodbyes to loved ones to panicked alerts to first responders, these messages left by 9/11 victims capture the true horror of the day.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 11, 2024

Meet William Wallace, The Scottish Rebel Who Became A Martyr For His Country

The heroic Scottish warrior who inspired Braveheart, William Wallace led his people in their rebellion against the English until his torturous death in 1305.

By Katie Serena • Sep 11, 2024

Meet William Wallace, The Scottish Rebel Who Became A Martyr For His Country

The heroic Scottish warrior who inspired Braveheart, William Wallace led his people in their rebellion against the English until his torturous death in 1305.

By Katie Serena • September 11, 2024

How Did Robert Wadlow Die? Inside His Tragic Cause Of Death At The Age Of Just 22

Robert Wadlow was the tallest person in recorded history at 8 feet, 11 inches tall — but on July 15, 1940, he was killed by a tiny septic blister on his right ankle at the age of 22.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 10, 2024

How Did Robert Wadlow Die? Inside His Tragic Cause Of Death At The Age Of Just 22

Robert Wadlow was the tallest person in recorded history at 8 feet, 11 inches tall — but on July 15, 1940, he was killed by a tiny septic blister on his right ankle at the age of 22.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 10, 2024

‘Remarkable’ Pictish Ring Found By ‘Enthusiastic Amateur’ During Archaeological Dig In Scotland

John Ralph, a 68-year-old retiree, discovered the ring on the last day of the dig — and experts believe it's been buried in the soil for at least 1,000 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 10, 2024

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‘Remarkable’ Pictish Ring Found By ‘Enthusiastic Amateur’ During Archaeological Dig In Scotland

John Ralph, a 68-year-old retiree, discovered the ring on the last day of the dig — and experts believe it's been buried in the soil for at least 1,000 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 10, 2024