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Painting Bought For $300 Turns Out To Be Rare J. M. W. Turner Watercolor Worth As Much As $40,000

The J. M. W. Turner watercolor is a "significant" find, and it's just the latest of the artist's paintings to be rediscovered.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 15, 2024

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Painting Bought For $300 Turns Out To Be Rare J. M. W. Turner Watercolor Worth As Much As $40,000

The J. M. W. Turner watercolor is a "significant" find, and it's just the latest of the artist's paintings to be rediscovered.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 15, 2024

Inside The Real History Of Shrunken Heads, From The Amazon To Nazi Germany

For centuries, the Jivaroan people of South America severed and shrank the heads of their enemies for rituals and trophies — and later for trade.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 15, 2024

Inside The Real History Of Shrunken Heads, From The Amazon To Nazi Germany

For centuries, the Jivaroan people of South America severed and shrank the heads of their enemies for rituals and trophies — and later for trade.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 15, 2024

What Happened To Steve Ross, The Son Of Bob Ross?

Steve Ross could barely paint in the aftermath of his father's death in 1995. But now, he's back at the easel — teaching a new generation of happy painters.

By Tim Brinkhof • Mar 15, 2024

What Happened To Steve Ross, The Son Of Bob Ross?

Steve Ross could barely paint in the aftermath of his father's death in 1995. But now, he's back at the easel — teaching a new generation of happy painters.

By Tim Brinkhof • March 15, 2024

Medieval Moat And Bridge Of ‘High Significance’ Found Protecting An English Farmhouse

Excavations near Tewkesbury Abbey revealed the site of a Medieval farmstead — and the surprising remains of a moat that once surrounded it.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 14, 2024

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Medieval Moat And Bridge Of ‘High Significance’ Found Protecting An English Farmhouse

Excavations near Tewkesbury Abbey revealed the site of a Medieval farmstead — and the surprising remains of a moat that once surrounded it.

By Austin Harvey • March 14, 2024

Construction Workers At A Historic British Estate Happen Upon A Statue Head From Ancient Rome

Construction worker Greg Crawley was operating a mechanical digger when he came upon a large stone — one that turned out to be the head of an ancient Roman statue.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 13, 2024

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Construction Workers At A Historic British Estate Happen Upon A Statue Head From Ancient Rome

Construction worker Greg Crawley was operating a mechanical digger when he came upon a large stone — one that turned out to be the head of an ancient Roman statue.

By Austin Harvey • March 13, 2024

The Puzzling History Of The Voynich Manuscript, The ‘World’s Most Mysterious Book’

Since it was rediscovered in 1912, scholars have been trying to decode the unknown script and bizarre illustrations inside the 15th-century Voynich Manuscript — but to this day, nobody knows exactly what the book is about.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 13, 2024

The Puzzling History Of The Voynich Manuscript, The ‘World’s Most Mysterious Book’

Since it was rediscovered in 1912, scholars have been trying to decode the unknown script and bizarre illustrations inside the 15th-century Voynich Manuscript — but to this day, nobody knows exactly what the book is about.

By Erin Kelly • March 13, 2024

The Astounding Life Of Kim Peek, The Real-Life Inspiration For The Film ‘Rain Man’

Kim Peek's one-of-a-kind brain allowed him to read two pages of a book at once, recite the day of the week for any date in history, and memorize some 12,000 volumes.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 13, 2024

The Astounding Life Of Kim Peek, The Real-Life Inspiration For The Film ‘Rain Man’

Kim Peek's one-of-a-kind brain allowed him to read two pages of a book at once, recite the day of the week for any date in history, and memorize some 12,000 volumes.

By All That's Interesting • March 13, 2024

A City Lost For Centuries Has Been Uncovered By Archaeologists in Rural Kansas

"Lots of artifacts have been taken from here. Now we know why. There were 20,000 people living here for over 200 years."

By Caroline Redmond • Mar 13, 2024

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A City Lost For Centuries Has Been Uncovered By Archaeologists in Rural Kansas

"Lots of artifacts have been taken from here. Now we know why. There were 20,000 people living here for over 200 years."

By Caroline Redmond • March 13, 2024

The History Of El Castillo, The Ancient Maya Temple That Towers Over Chichén Itzá

Built between 1050 and 1300, El Castillo is a magnificent stone pyramid located at the center of the Maya city of Chichén Itzá that stands 79 feet tall and is 181 feet wide at its base.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 12, 2024

The History Of El Castillo, The Ancient Maya Temple That Towers Over Chichén Itzá

Built between 1050 and 1300, El Castillo is a magnificent stone pyramid located at the center of the Maya city of Chichén Itzá that stands 79 feet tall and is 181 feet wide at its base.

By Morgan Dunn • March 12, 2024

‘Spectacular’ 500-Year-Old Gold Ring With Image Of Christ Discovered In Sweden

Ongoing archaeological excavations in Kalmar, Sweden have revealed a wealth of objects, including a stunning gold ring that was likely lost 500 years ago.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 12, 2024

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‘Spectacular’ 500-Year-Old Gold Ring With Image Of Christ Discovered In Sweden

Ongoing archaeological excavations in Kalmar, Sweden have revealed a wealth of objects, including a stunning gold ring that was likely lost 500 years ago.

By Austin Harvey • March 12, 2024