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2,000-Year-Old Temple Of Hercules Where A Ceremonial Chariot Was Used In Sacred Rituals Has Been Discovered At Pompeii

Its white exterior crowned by a classic triangular pediment sitting atop a massive door gives way to a majestic interior in which frescoes depicting the Twelve Labors of Hercules once adorned the walls.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 14, 2024

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2,000-Year-Old Temple Of Hercules Where A Ceremonial Chariot Was Used In Sacred Rituals Has Been Discovered At Pompeii

Its white exterior crowned by a classic triangular pediment sitting atop a massive door gives way to a majestic interior in which frescoes depicting the Twelve Labors of Hercules once adorned the walls.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 14, 2024

Inside Elvis Presley’s Final Days And What Actually Caused His Death

Questions have swirled about how Elvis died ever since the iconic rocker was found dead on the bathroom floor at Graceland on August 16, 1977.

By Gina Dimuro • Jun 14, 2024

Inside Elvis Presley’s Final Days And What Actually Caused His Death

Questions have swirled about how Elvis died ever since the iconic rocker was found dead on the bathroom floor at Graceland on August 16, 1977.

By Gina Dimuro • June 14, 2024

Squeaky Fromme And Her Disturbing Time Inside The Manson Family

Lynette Fromme became a Manson family member as a homeless teenager — and eventually tried to kill President Gerald Ford in 1975.

By Katie Serena • Jun 14, 2024

Squeaky Fromme And Her Disturbing Time Inside The Manson Family

Lynette Fromme became a Manson family member as a homeless teenager — and eventually tried to kill President Gerald Ford in 1975.

By Katie Serena • June 14, 2024

Why Jesus Christ Was Sentenced To Death — And Brutally Executed On A Cross

Accused of declaring himself the son of God and the "King of the Jews," Jesus was crucified in the Roman province of Judaea in 30 or 33 C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 13, 2024

Why Jesus Christ Was Sentenced To Death — And Brutally Executed On A Cross

Accused of declaring himself the son of God and the "King of the Jews," Jesus was crucified in the Roman province of Judaea in 30 or 33 C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 13, 2024

33 Of The Most Mesmerizing Mythological Creatures From Around The World

Discover the most enthralling mythical creatures from folklore and fairy tales — and learn about the legends that inspired them.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 13, 2024

33 Of The Most Mesmerizing Mythological Creatures From Around The World

Discover the most enthralling mythical creatures from folklore and fairy tales — and learn about the legends that inspired them.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 13, 2024

This 4,000-Year-Old Labyrinthine Structure From The Minoan Civilization Was Just Discovered In Crete

The labyrinth was discovered at the highest point of Papoura Hill in Crete and was probably some kind of "community building."

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 13, 2024

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This 4,000-Year-Old Labyrinthine Structure From The Minoan Civilization Was Just Discovered In Crete

The labyrinth was discovered at the highest point of Papoura Hill in Crete and was probably some kind of "community building."

By Kaleena Fraga • June 13, 2024

Ancient Greek Workshop For Making The Rare Dye Known As Mycenaean Purple Found On The Island Of Aegina

The dye produced in this 3,600-year-old workshop was an expensive and rare pigment that was made from crushed sea snails and was worn by ancient elites.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 13, 2024

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Ancient Greek Workshop For Making The Rare Dye Known As Mycenaean Purple Found On The Island Of Aegina

The dye produced in this 3,600-year-old workshop was an expensive and rare pigment that was made from crushed sea snails and was worn by ancient elites.

By Amber Morgan • June 13, 2024

Ancient Roman Grave Site Shows Child Was Subjected To ‘Vampire Burial’ To Prevent Him From Rising From The Grave

Ancient Romans feared that "evils" would haunt them from the grave — and took drastic measures to keep that from happening.

By Caroline Redmond • Jun 13, 2024

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Ancient Roman Grave Site Shows Child Was Subjected To ‘Vampire Burial’ To Prevent Him From Rising From The Grave

Ancient Romans feared that "evils" would haunt them from the grave — and took drastic measures to keep that from happening.

By Caroline Redmond • June 13, 2024

The Story Of Michael Rockefeller’s Disappearance And The Gruesome Theories Behind It

Budding ethnographer Michael Rockefeller vanished during his 1961 trip to New Guinea — then evidence emerged that he was killed and eaten by local tribespeople.

By Gabe Paoletti • Jun 13, 2024

The Story Of Michael Rockefeller’s Disappearance And The Gruesome Theories Behind It

Budding ethnographer Michael Rockefeller vanished during his 1961 trip to New Guinea — then evidence emerged that he was killed and eaten by local tribespeople.

By Gabe Paoletti • June 13, 2024

Who Were The Tallest People Ever? Meet 11 Of The Tallest Men And Women Of All Time

The tallest person in the world was Robert Wadlow, who famously stood 8 feet, 11 inches tall. But he's far from the only exceptionally tall person from history.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 12, 2024

Who Were The Tallest People Ever? Meet 11 Of The Tallest Men And Women Of All Time

The tallest person in the world was Robert Wadlow, who famously stood 8 feet, 11 inches tall. But he's far from the only exceptionally tall person from history.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 12, 2024