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33 Photos Of The Oval Office That Capture The Storied History Of The White House Room

From the end of World War II to President Richard Nixon's Watergate recordings, the Oval Office has served as a backdrop for countless historic events.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 26, 2025

33 Photos Of The Oval Office That Capture The Storied History Of The White House Room

From the end of World War II to President Richard Nixon's Watergate recordings, the Oval Office has served as a backdrop for countless historic events.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 26, 2025

Rangers Patrolling Jungles In Northern Thailand Just Happened Upon An Untouched Cave Filled With 2,000-Year-Old Rock Art

While out on a routine patrol in Thailand's Phu Khat Wildlife Sanctuary, rangers recently happened upon a mysterious mountain cave known as Ta Kueng that's covered with ancient rock art that predates the region's recorded history.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 26, 2025

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Rangers Patrolling Jungles In Northern Thailand Just Happened Upon An Untouched Cave Filled With 2,000-Year-Old Rock Art

While out on a routine patrol in Thailand's Phu Khat Wildlife Sanctuary, rangers recently happened upon a mysterious mountain cave known as Ta Kueng that's covered with ancient rock art that predates the region's recorded history.

By Austin Harvey • August 26, 2025

This 40,000-Year-Old Cave Painting Of A Cow Is The Oldest Animal Drawing In History

Some experts believe that the animal painting and others found in the cave are some of the earliest examples of the formation of human culture itself.

By Caroline Redmond • Aug 26, 2025

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This 40,000-Year-Old Cave Painting Of A Cow Is The Oldest Animal Drawing In History

Some experts believe that the animal painting and others found in the cave are some of the earliest examples of the formation of human culture itself.

By Caroline Redmond • August 26, 2025

Inside The Tragic History Of Nauru, The Little-Known Failed Nation In The South Pacific

After years of aggressive phosphate mining, poor investments, rampant corruption, and an increasingly turbulent economy, Nauru is one of the most difficult places to live on Earth.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 25, 2025

Inside The Tragic History Of Nauru, The Little-Known Failed Nation In The South Pacific

After years of aggressive phosphate mining, poor investments, rampant corruption, and an increasingly turbulent economy, Nauru is one of the most difficult places to live on Earth.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 25, 2025

What Happened To Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers After The Wizard Of Oz?

From the pair that sold for $28 million at auction to the 2,400 sequins that adorn each shoe, go inside the turbulent history of Dorothy's slippers.

By Ainsley Brown • Aug 25, 2025

What Happened To Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers After The Wizard Of Oz?

From the pair that sold for $28 million at auction to the 2,400 sequins that adorn each shoe, go inside the turbulent history of Dorothy's slippers.

By Ainsley Brown • August 25, 2025

A Cow’s Tooth Found At Stonehenge Is Revealing More About How The Ancient Monument Was Built

The 5,000-year-old cow molar adds credence to the theory that cattle helped drag Stonehenge's megaliths over 100 miles to the site from a quarry in Wales.

By Ainsley Brown • Aug 25, 2025

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A Cow’s Tooth Found At Stonehenge Is Revealing More About How The Ancient Monument Was Built

The 5,000-year-old cow molar adds credence to the theory that cattle helped drag Stonehenge's megaliths over 100 miles to the site from a quarry in Wales.

By Ainsley Brown • August 25, 2025

Archaeologists May Have Found The World’s Oldest Nursing Home Among Byzantine Ruins Near The Sea Of Galilee

Located among the remains of the ancient city of Hippos, this 1,600-year-old site is marked by a unique mosaic bearing the inscription, "Peace be with the elders."

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 25, 2025

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Archaeologists May Have Found The World’s Oldest Nursing Home Among Byzantine Ruins Near The Sea Of Galilee

Located among the remains of the ancient city of Hippos, this 1,600-year-old site is marked by a unique mosaic bearing the inscription, "Peace be with the elders."

By Kaleena Fraga • August 25, 2025

The Story Of The Lykov Family That Fled Civilization And Lived In Total Isolation In The Wilderness For 42 Years

The Lykov family left their village in Russia in 1936 to escape religious persecution, then spent more than four decades living deep in the Siberian taiga.

By John Kuroski • Aug 24, 2025

The Story Of The Lykov Family That Fled Civilization And Lived In Total Isolation In The Wilderness For 42 Years

The Lykov family left their village in Russia in 1936 to escape religious persecution, then spent more than four decades living deep in the Siberian taiga.

By John Kuroski • August 24, 2025

The Most Destructive Wildfires In U.S. History, From The Forests Of California To The Islands Of Hawaii

The Great Fire of 1910 burned three million acres across Idaho, Montana, Washington, and British Columbia in a single day, but it was far from the deadliest wildfire in American history.

By Ainsley Brown • Aug 24, 2025

The Most Destructive Wildfires In U.S. History, From The Forests Of California To The Islands Of Hawaii

The Great Fire of 1910 burned three million acres across Idaho, Montana, Washington, and British Columbia in a single day, but it was far from the deadliest wildfire in American history.

By Ainsley Brown • August 24, 2025

10 Sunken Ships From Around The World And Their Astonishing Shipwreck Sites

From the sinking of the Lusitania to the demise of a Russian warship saddled with $130 billion in gold, these are the most fascinating sunken ships from around the world.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 23, 2025

10 Sunken Ships From Around The World And Their Astonishing Shipwreck Sites

From the sinking of the Lusitania to the demise of a Russian warship saddled with $130 billion in gold, these are the most fascinating sunken ships from around the world.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 23, 2025