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Archaeologists In Türkiye Unearthed The Sarcophagus Of An Ancient Roman Gladiator

While excavating a basilica in the ancient city of Ephesus in western Türkiye, archaeologists unearthed the sarcophagus of a Roman gladiator dating to the third century C.E.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 26, 2024

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Archaeologists In Türkiye Unearthed The Sarcophagus Of An Ancient Roman Gladiator

While excavating a basilica in the ancient city of Ephesus in western Türkiye, archaeologists unearthed the sarcophagus of a Roman gladiator dating to the third century C.E.

By Austin Harvey • September 26, 2024

Inside The Wild Life Of Steve Irwin, The Beloved ‘Crocodile Hunter’

Born and raised in Australia, Steve Irwin was a zookeeper and conservationist who became one of the world's most iconic wildlife enthusiasts.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 25, 2024

Inside The Wild Life Of Steve Irwin, The Beloved ‘Crocodile Hunter’

Born and raised in Australia, Steve Irwin was a zookeeper and conservationist who became one of the world's most iconic wildlife enthusiasts.

By Amber Morgan • September 25, 2024

How The Police Beating Of Rodney King Changed L.A. History Forever

On March 3, 1991, Rodney King was brutally beaten by LAPD officers — and he later became a reluctant symbol of racial tension in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 25, 2024

How The Police Beating Of Rodney King Changed L.A. History Forever

On March 3, 1991, Rodney King was brutally beaten by LAPD officers — and he later became a reluctant symbol of racial tension in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 25, 2024

An A.I.-Powered Survey Of Peru’s Deserts Just Identified 303 More Nazca Line Drawings

The newly-discovered drawings include a decapitated head, a llama, and even a knife-wielding orca.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 25, 2024

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An A.I.-Powered Survey Of Peru’s Deserts Just Identified 303 More Nazca Line Drawings

The newly-discovered drawings include a decapitated head, a llama, and even a knife-wielding orca.

By Amber Morgan • September 25, 2024

Archaeologists In Bulgaria Have Unearthed A Roman Chariot Alongside Several Mysterious Stone Structures

While preparing for construction of a gas pipeline in eastern Bulgaria, archaeologists unearthed an ancient Roman necropolis complete with cremation pits, several mysterious stone structures, and a chariot.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 25, 2024

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Archaeologists In Bulgaria Have Unearthed A Roman Chariot Alongside Several Mysterious Stone Structures

While preparing for construction of a gas pipeline in eastern Bulgaria, archaeologists unearthed an ancient Roman necropolis complete with cremation pits, several mysterious stone structures, and a chariot.

By Austin Harvey • September 25, 2024

Gina Grant, The Brilliant Teen Whose Acceptance To Harvard Was Rescinded After They Discovered She’d Killed Her Mom

On September 13, 1990, 14-year-old Gina Grant bludgeoned her abusive mother to death with a crystal candlestick holder. Five years later, Harvard revoked Grant's admission after an anonymous source notified the school of her criminal history.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 24, 2024

Gina Grant, The Brilliant Teen Whose Acceptance To Harvard Was Rescinded After They Discovered She’d Killed Her Mom

On September 13, 1990, 14-year-old Gina Grant bludgeoned her abusive mother to death with a crystal candlestick holder. Five years later, Harvard revoked Grant's admission after an anonymous source notified the school of her criminal history.

By Amber Morgan • September 24, 2024

The Story Of Dan White, The Troubled Politician Who Murdered Harvey Milk And George Moscone

On November 27, 1978, Dan White snuck into City Hall and assassinated gay rights activist Harvey Milk and San Francisco’s mayor, George Moscone.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 24, 2024

The Story Of Dan White, The Troubled Politician Who Murdered Harvey Milk And George Moscone

On November 27, 1978, Dan White snuck into City Hall and assassinated gay rights activist Harvey Milk and San Francisco’s mayor, George Moscone.

By Amber Morgan • September 24, 2024

Home Renovation Project In France Reveals Dozens Of Medieval Skeletons Buried Beneath A Cellar

Excavations unearthed 38 skeletons and 10 sarcophagi that were deposited at the site over the course of 700 years, between the third and 10th centuries C.E.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 24, 2024

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Home Renovation Project In France Reveals Dozens Of Medieval Skeletons Buried Beneath A Cellar

Excavations unearthed 38 skeletons and 10 sarcophagi that were deposited at the site over the course of 700 years, between the third and 10th centuries C.E.

By Austin Harvey • September 24, 2024

The Oldest Cities In The World May Have Been In Ukraine, Not Mesopotamia, Groundbreaking Research Suggests

Analysis of the Trypillia megasites in Ukraine suggests that they were built as early as 5500 B.C.E., challenging the notion that the oldest cities in world history were in Mesopotamia.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 24, 2024

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The Oldest Cities In The World May Have Been In Ukraine, Not Mesopotamia, Groundbreaking Research Suggests

Analysis of the Trypillia megasites in Ukraine suggests that they were built as early as 5500 B.C.E., challenging the notion that the oldest cities in world history were in Mesopotamia.

By Amber Morgan • September 24, 2024

The Shocking Crimes Of Rita Crundwell, The Woman Who Stole $53 Million From The Town She Was Appointed To Serve

In 1991, Dixon, Illinois Comptroller and Treasurer Rita Crundwell began stealing city funds to finance her show-horse breeding empire, allowing her hometown to fall into a state of financial crisis while she lived a lavish lifestyle.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 23, 2024

The Shocking Crimes Of Rita Crundwell, The Woman Who Stole $53 Million From The Town She Was Appointed To Serve

In 1991, Dixon, Illinois Comptroller and Treasurer Rita Crundwell began stealing city funds to finance her show-horse breeding empire, allowing her hometown to fall into a state of financial crisis while she lived a lavish lifestyle.

By Amber Morgan • September 23, 2024

Construction At A Los Angeles High School Reveals Millions Of Prehistoric Fossils In A ‘Once-In-A-Century’ Discovery

With discoveries dating back 9 million years, researchers have unearthed the remains of saber-toothed salmon, whales, dolphins, and megalodons.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 23, 2024

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Construction At A Los Angeles High School Reveals Millions Of Prehistoric Fossils In A ‘Once-In-A-Century’ Discovery

With discoveries dating back 9 million years, researchers have unearthed the remains of saber-toothed salmon, whales, dolphins, and megalodons.

By Austin Harvey • September 23, 2024

The Blood-Soaked Rise And Fall Of Greg Scarpa, The Mafia Hitman Who Killed So Many People That He Eventually Lost Count

Colombo family capo Greg Scarpa was so ruthless and deadly that he became known as the "Grim Reaper" — but he also spent 30 years secretly working as an FBI informant.

By Katie Serena • Sep 22, 2024

The Blood-Soaked Rise And Fall Of Greg Scarpa, The Mafia Hitman Who Killed So Many People That He Eventually Lost Count

Colombo family capo Greg Scarpa was so ruthless and deadly that he became known as the "Grim Reaper" — but he also spent 30 years secretly working as an FBI informant.

By Katie Serena • September 22, 2024