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Archaeologists In Italy Just Found An Ancient Necropolis Containing Children Mysteriously Buried With Massive Bronze Belts

A public works project in southern Italy's Salerno province just turned up an ancient Samnite necropolis filled with 34 burials, including 15 children.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 11, 2026

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Archaeologists In Italy Just Found An Ancient Necropolis Containing Children Mysteriously Buried With Massive Bronze Belts

A public works project in southern Italy's Salerno province just turned up an ancient Samnite necropolis filled with 34 burials, including 15 children.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 11, 2026

Inside The Tragic Life Of Ankhesenamun, The Wife Of Tutankhamun

Only living into her mid-20s, Ankhesenamun became the Queen of Egypt during the 18th Dynasty when she married King Tut.

By William DeLong • Mar 11, 2026

Inside The Tragic Life Of Ankhesenamun, The Wife Of Tutankhamun

Only living into her mid-20s, Ankhesenamun became the Queen of Egypt during the 18th Dynasty when she married King Tut.

By William DeLong • March 11, 2026

Meet Carole Ann Boone, The Woman Who Fell In Love With Ted Bundy And Had His Child While He Was On Death Row

Carole Ann Boone met serial killer Ted Bundy in Washington in 1974 and became his wife six years later while he was on trial for murder in Florida.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 11, 2026

Meet Carole Ann Boone, The Woman Who Fell In Love With Ted Bundy And Had His Child While He Was On Death Row

Carole Ann Boone met serial killer Ted Bundy in Washington in 1974 and became his wife six years later while he was on trial for murder in Florida.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 11, 2026

Inside The Wreck Of The Britannic, The Titanic’s Sister Ship That Sank In 1916

The Britannic sank after it struck a German naval mine during World War I, and it took almost 60 years for its wreck to be located off the coast of Greece.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 10, 2026

Inside The Wreck Of The Britannic, The Titanic’s Sister Ship That Sank In 1916

The Britannic sank after it struck a German naval mine during World War I, and it took almost 60 years for its wreck to be located off the coast of Greece.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 10, 2026

Inside The Contested Origins Of The ‘Jack And Jill’ Nursery Rhyme

From the executions of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette to a satirization of King Charles I's liquor tax, there are countless theories about the true meaning of "Jack and Jill."

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 10, 2026

Inside The Contested Origins Of The ‘Jack And Jill’ Nursery Rhyme

From the executions of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette to a satirization of King Charles I's liquor tax, there are countless theories about the true meaning of "Jack and Jill."

By Kaleena Fraga • March 10, 2026

New Analysis Just Disproved The Claim That 1 In 200 Men Alive Today Are Descendants Of Genghis Khan

It's commonly believed that as many as one in 200 men alive today are descended from Genghis Khan, but a recent DNA study found that the Mongol ruler's lineage may not be quite so extensive.

By Cara Johnson • Mar 10, 2026

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New Analysis Just Disproved The Claim That 1 In 200 Men Alive Today Are Descendants Of Genghis Khan

It's commonly believed that as many as one in 200 men alive today are descended from Genghis Khan, but a recent DNA study found that the Mongol ruler's lineage may not be quite so extensive.

By Cara Johnson • March 10, 2026

‘He Wasn’t A Typical Gangster’: Inside The Wild Life Of Harlem Godfather Bumpy Johnson

Known for being a fearsome crime boss, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson ruled the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the mid-20th century.

By Hannah McKennett • Mar 10, 2026

‘He Wasn’t A Typical Gangster’: Inside The Wild Life Of Harlem Godfather Bumpy Johnson

Known for being a fearsome crime boss, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson ruled the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the mid-20th century.

By Hannah McKennett • March 10, 2026

Thomas Fitzpatrick: The Amateur Pilot Who Drunkenly Landed A Plane On An New York Street — Twice

On a barroom bet, Thomas Fitzpatrick landed a plane on a Manhattan street. And when another drinking companion later claimed that landing never happened, Fitzpatrick did it again.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 10, 2026

Thomas Fitzpatrick: The Amateur Pilot Who Drunkenly Landed A Plane On An New York Street — Twice

On a barroom bet, Thomas Fitzpatrick landed a plane on a Manhattan street. And when another drinking companion later claimed that landing never happened, Fitzpatrick did it again.

By Natasha Ishak • March 10, 2026

The Wild Life Of Doc McGhee, The Rock Music Manager Who Once Tried To Smuggle 40,000 Pounds Of Marijuana Into The U.S.

From managing some of rock's biggest bands like Bon Jovi and Mötley Crüe to finding himself at the center of a drug-smuggling scandal, Doc McGhee has left an unforgettable mark on music history.

By Rivy Lyon • Mar 9, 2026

The Wild Life Of Doc McGhee, The Rock Music Manager Who Once Tried To Smuggle 40,000 Pounds Of Marijuana Into The U.S.

From managing some of rock's biggest bands like Bon Jovi and Mötley Crüe to finding himself at the center of a drug-smuggling scandal, Doc McGhee has left an unforgettable mark on music history.

By Rivy Lyon • March 9, 2026

The Disturbing Crimes Of Five Serial Killers Who May Have Murdered More Victims Than Anyone Else In History

From Luis Garavito and "Dr. Death" to the "Monster of the Andes," these men slaughtered more than 100 victims each, making one of them the deadliest serial killer ever.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 9, 2026

The Disturbing Crimes Of Five Serial Killers Who May Have Murdered More Victims Than Anyone Else In History

From Luis Garavito and "Dr. Death" to the "Monster of the Andes," these men slaughtered more than 100 victims each, making one of them the deadliest serial killer ever.

By Austin Harvey • March 9, 2026