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The Bloody Rise And Fall Of Bugsy Siegel, From Murder Inc. Hitman To The Creation Of Las Vegas

Better known as "Bugsy," celebrity gangster Benjamin Siegel ran criminal rackets in New York and Los Angeles before creating Las Vegas as we know it.

By Austin Harvey May 1, 2024

The Bloody Rise And Fall Of Bugsy Siegel, From Murder Inc. Hitman To The Creation Of Las Vegas

Better known as "Bugsy," celebrity gangster Benjamin Siegel ran criminal rackets in New York and Los Angeles before creating Las Vegas as we know it.

By Austin Harvey May 1, 2024

The True Story Of Atlantis, The Fabled Lost City That May Lie On The Floor Of The Atlantic Ocean

In 360 B.C.E., Plato wrote that Atlantis was once a powerful civilization — but the gods sent earthquakes to destroy the island nation when its people became greedy and proud.

By Austin Harvey Apr 30, 2024

The True Story Of Atlantis, The Fabled Lost City That May Lie On The Floor Of The Atlantic Ocean

In 360 B.C.E., Plato wrote that Atlantis was once a powerful civilization — but the gods sent earthquakes to destroy the island nation when its people became greedy and proud.

By Austin Harvey April 30, 2024

‘A Bad Time Altogether’: George Mallory’s Final Letters Before Dying On Mount Everest Have Just Been Published

George Mallory was last seen on June 8, 1924 as he attempted to summit Mount Everest with his climbing partner Andrew Irvine.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 30, 2024
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‘A Bad Time Altogether’: George Mallory’s Final Letters Before Dying On Mount Everest Have Just Been Published

George Mallory was last seen on June 8, 1924 as he attempted to summit Mount Everest with his climbing partner Andrew Irvine.

By Kaleena Fraga April 30, 2024

Researchers In Poland Just Uncovered A Long-Lost Trove Of Books That Belonged To The Brothers Grimm

The 27 books from the personal library of the Brothers Grimm are providing new insights into how the men researched and crafted themes for their famous fairy tales.

By Amber Morgan Apr 30, 2024
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Researchers In Poland Just Uncovered A Long-Lost Trove Of Books That Belonged To The Brothers Grimm

The 27 books from the personal library of the Brothers Grimm are providing new insights into how the men researched and crafted themes for their famous fairy tales.

By Amber Morgan April 30, 2024

Skeletons With Missing Hands And Feet Discovered Underneath The Home Of Nazi Leader Hermann Göring In Poland

Buried beneath the sprawling Wolf's Lair complex were the skeletons of three adults, a teenager, and a baby — but the details of their macabre deaths are still unclear.

By Austin Harvey Apr 30, 2024
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Skeletons With Missing Hands And Feet Discovered Underneath The Home Of Nazi Leader Hermann Göring In Poland

Buried beneath the sprawling Wolf's Lair complex were the skeletons of three adults, a teenager, and a baby — but the details of their macabre deaths are still unclear.

By Austin Harvey April 30, 2024

How Did Patsy Cline Die? Inside The Plane Crash That Killed A Country Music Icon

While en route to Nashville after playing a benefit concert in Kansas City, Patsy Cline died when her plane crashed into the Tennessee wilderness on March 5, 1963.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 30, 2024

How Did Patsy Cline Die? Inside The Plane Crash That Killed A Country Music Icon

While en route to Nashville after playing a benefit concert in Kansas City, Patsy Cline died when her plane crashed into the Tennessee wilderness on March 5, 1963.

By Kaleena Fraga April 30, 2024

44 Historic Pictures That Show How Pittsburgh Rose, Fell, And Then Rose Once Again

Once known as the "City of Smoke," Pittsburgh used to produce over half of America's steel. Though the steel industry largely crumbled by the 1980s, the city made an impressive comeback by reinventing itself.

By Austin Harvey Apr 29, 2024

44 Historic Pictures That Show How Pittsburgh Rose, Fell, And Then Rose Once Again

Once known as the "City of Smoke," Pittsburgh used to produce over half of America's steel. Though the steel industry largely crumbled by the 1980s, the city made an impressive comeback by reinventing itself.

By Austin Harvey April 29, 2024

New Study Details Cargo Found On A 4th-Century Roman Shipwreck In Spain — Including Jars Of Fish Sauce

The 4th-century Roman vessel sank off the coast of Mallorca, Spain while carrying containers of fish sauce, fruit preserves, olive oil, and wine. Now, a new study details both the ship's cargo and its building materials.

By Amber Morgan Apr 29, 2024
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New Study Details Cargo Found On A 4th-Century Roman Shipwreck In Spain — Including Jars Of Fish Sauce

The 4th-century Roman vessel sank off the coast of Mallorca, Spain while carrying containers of fish sauce, fruit preserves, olive oil, and wine. Now, a new study details both the ship's cargo and its building materials.

By Amber Morgan April 29, 2024

These 96-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Tracks Uncovered In China Likely Belonged To History’s Largest Raptor

Measuring nearly 14 inches long, the footprints of Fujianipus yingliangi are the largest of their kind — and likely belonged to one of the biggest raptors to ever walk the Earth.

By Austin Harvey Apr 29, 2024
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These 96-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Tracks Uncovered In China Likely Belonged To History’s Largest Raptor

Measuring nearly 14 inches long, the footprints of Fujianipus yingliangi are the largest of their kind — and likely belonged to one of the biggest raptors to ever walk the Earth.

By Austin Harvey April 29, 2024

Gold Pocket Watch That Belonged To The Titanic’s Richest Passenger Sells For $1.46 Million

The watch belonged to John Jacob Astor IV, the richest man aboard the RMS Titanic, who died when the ship sank into the North Atlantic during the early morning hours of April 15, 1912.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 29, 2024
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Gold Pocket Watch That Belonged To The Titanic’s Richest Passenger Sells For $1.46 Million

The watch belonged to John Jacob Astor IV, the richest man aboard the RMS Titanic, who died when the ship sank into the North Atlantic during the early morning hours of April 15, 1912.

By Kaleena Fraga April 29, 2024
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