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Harry Houdini Escaped From The Belly Of A Whale — But He Couldn’t Escape Death

Legend has it that Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926 after an overeager fan punched him in the gut and caused his appendix to rupture — but the two events may not have been linked.

By Joseph Williams • Mar 22, 2024

Harry Houdini Escaped From The Belly Of A Whale — But He Couldn’t Escape Death

Legend has it that Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926 after an overeager fan punched him in the gut and caused his appendix to rupture — but the two events may not have been linked.

By Joseph Williams • March 22, 2024

Obsidian Blades Reveal Easter Island Inhabitants Made Contact With South Americans 1,000 Years Ago

Trace evidence of plants found on obsidian blades from Rapa Nui suggests the island maintained frequent contact with South America during the earliest years of its settlement.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 21, 2024

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Obsidian Blades Reveal Easter Island Inhabitants Made Contact With South Americans 1,000 Years Ago

Trace evidence of plants found on obsidian blades from Rapa Nui suggests the island maintained frequent contact with South America during the earliest years of its settlement.

By Austin Harvey • March 21, 2024

Who Was Prescott Bush, The Father Of George H.W. Bush?

The patriarch of the Bush political dynasty, Prescott Bush represented Connecticut in the U.S. Senate from 1952 to 1963 — and paved the way for both his son and grandson to become presidents.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 20, 2024

Who Was Prescott Bush, The Father Of George H.W. Bush?

The patriarch of the Bush political dynasty, Prescott Bush represented Connecticut in the U.S. Senate from 1952 to 1963 — and paved the way for both his son and grandson to become presidents.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 20, 2024

The Louvre Just Completed A Restoration Of The Portrait That Convinced Henry VIII To Marry Anne Of Cleves

Upon seeing Anne of Cleves' Portrait in 1539, King Henry VIII of England reportedly became enchanted. Now, the recent restoration shows what that portrait looked like when the king first laid his eyes on it nearly 500 years ago.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 20, 2024

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The Louvre Just Completed A Restoration Of The Portrait That Convinced Henry VIII To Marry Anne Of Cleves

Upon seeing Anne of Cleves' Portrait in 1539, King Henry VIII of England reportedly became enchanted. Now, the recent restoration shows what that portrait looked like when the king first laid his eyes on it nearly 500 years ago.

By Amber Morgan • March 20, 2024

Macabre Burial Of A Man, A Chariot, And Two Cattle Unearthed At A Neolithic Complex In Germany

The burial site includes the remains of a man alongside a chariot and two cattle positioned in such a way that the cattle appear to be pulling the cart.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 20, 2024

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Macabre Burial Of A Man, A Chariot, And Two Cattle Unearthed At A Neolithic Complex In Germany

The burial site includes the remains of a man alongside a chariot and two cattle positioned in such a way that the cattle appear to be pulling the cart.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 20, 2024

Family Discovers Trove Of Stolen Japanese Art In Massachusetts Attic

The FBI recovered and returned 22 pieces of Japanese art likely stolen during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 19, 2024

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Family Discovers Trove Of Stolen Japanese Art In Massachusetts Attic

The FBI recovered and returned 22 pieces of Japanese art likely stolen during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945.

By Amber Morgan • March 19, 2024

How Kurt Cobain Died And Why His Suicide Remains Controversial To This Day

On April 5, 1994, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died by suicide inside his Seattle home — but the details of what happened have remained murky ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 19, 2024

How Kurt Cobain Died And Why His Suicide Remains Controversial To This Day

On April 5, 1994, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died by suicide inside his Seattle home — but the details of what happened have remained murky ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 19, 2024

10 Shipwrecks Spanning 5,000 Years Of History Discovered Off The Coast Of Greece

The shipwrecks found off the coast of Kasos range from a ship that sank in 3000 B.C.E. to one that went down during World War II.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 18, 2024

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10 Shipwrecks Spanning 5,000 Years Of History Discovered Off The Coast Of Greece

The shipwrecks found off the coast of Kasos range from a ship that sank in 3000 B.C.E. to one that went down during World War II.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 18, 2024

Archaeologists Solve Mystery Of Unexplained Deaths Near “Portal To Hell”

Dating back to ancient Greek writings, people have been avoiding the temple for fear of death.

By Katie Serena • Mar 18, 2024

Archaeologists Solve Mystery Of Unexplained Deaths Near “Portal To Hell”

Dating back to ancient Greek writings, people have been avoiding the temple for fear of death.

By Katie Serena • March 18, 2024

How Aerospace Engineer Judith Love Cohen Broke Barriers And Helped Save Apollo 13

Judith Love Cohen, the mother of Jack Black, helped design the critical Abort Guidance System that allowed the Apollo 13 astronauts to safely make it back to Earth.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 18, 2024

How Aerospace Engineer Judith Love Cohen Broke Barriers And Helped Save Apollo 13

Judith Love Cohen, the mother of Jack Black, helped design the critical Abort Guidance System that allowed the Apollo 13 astronauts to safely make it back to Earth.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 18, 2024