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The Mythic History Of Route 66, The Iconic Highway That Stretched From Chicago To California

In the 1920s, Route 66 was promoted as "the shortest, best and most scenic route from Chicago through St. Louis to Los Angeles," and as traffic increased, motels, restaurants, and gas stations began popping up along the road to cater to travelers.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 7, 2025

The Mythic History Of Route 66, The Iconic Highway That Stretched From Chicago To California

In the 1920s, Route 66 was promoted as "the shortest, best and most scenic route from Chicago through St. Louis to Los Angeles," and as traffic increased, motels, restaurants, and gas stations began popping up along the road to cater to travelers.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 7, 2025

How Annie Malone Revolutionized Hair Products For Black Women — And Became One Of America’s First Black Female Millionaires

Not only did Annie Malone introduce hair care products that were far gentler than the existing options for Black women, but she also opened up a chain of cosmetology schools to teach women how to care for Black hair.

By Genevieve Carlton • Aug 7, 2025

How Annie Malone Revolutionized Hair Products For Black Women — And Became One Of America’s First Black Female Millionaires

Not only did Annie Malone introduce hair care products that were far gentler than the existing options for Black women, but she also opened up a chain of cosmetology schools to teach women how to care for Black hair.

By Genevieve Carlton • August 7, 2025

Inside The Atomic Bombings Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki That Helped End World War II

On August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States dropped the first atomic bombs ever used in war on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, destroying the two Japanese cities and causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 6, 2025

Inside The Atomic Bombings Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki That Helped End World War II

On August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States dropped the first atomic bombs ever used in war on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, destroying the two Japanese cities and causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 6, 2025

New Evidence Proves That The Shroud Of Turin Wasn’t Draped Over The Body Of Jesus — Only A Statue

A digital designer and graphics experts from Brazil named Cícero Moraes has used 3D modeling to produce new evidence about the Shroud Of Turin — proving that it could never have been draped over Jesus' body.

By Ainsley Brown • Aug 6, 2025

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New Evidence Proves That The Shroud Of Turin Wasn’t Draped Over The Body Of Jesus — Only A Statue

A digital designer and graphics experts from Brazil named Cícero Moraes has used 3D modeling to produce new evidence about the Shroud Of Turin — proving that it could never have been draped over Jesus' body.

By Ainsley Brown • August 6, 2025

Scientists Discover An Ancient Blue Whale Fossil Larger Than Any That’s Ever Been Found

Not only is this the largest blue whale fossil ever uncovered, but it also indicates that the species lived 1.5 million years earlier than we thought.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 6, 2025

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Scientists Discover An Ancient Blue Whale Fossil Larger Than Any That’s Ever Been Found

Not only is this the largest blue whale fossil ever uncovered, but it also indicates that the species lived 1.5 million years earlier than we thought.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 6, 2025

The Life And Death Of Alfonso De Portago, The Spanish Aristocrat Who Was Killed While Racing His Ferrari

On May 12, 1957, 28-year-old Alfonso de Portago violently crashed the Ferrari he was driving in Italy's Mille Miglia race, killing himself, his co-driver, and nine bystanders.

By Genevieve Carlton • Aug 5, 2025

The Life And Death Of Alfonso De Portago, The Spanish Aristocrat Who Was Killed While Racing His Ferrari

On May 12, 1957, 28-year-old Alfonso de Portago violently crashed the Ferrari he was driving in Italy's Mille Miglia race, killing himself, his co-driver, and nine bystanders.

By Genevieve Carlton • August 5, 2025

27 Powerful Photos Captured By Pioneering Photographer Diana Davies

From New York City's first Pride March to revolutionary groups like the Gay Liberation Front, these photos show what the early days of the gay rights movement looked like.

By Andrew Milne • Aug 5, 2025

27 Powerful Photos Captured By Pioneering Photographer Diana Davies

From New York City's first Pride March to revolutionary groups like the Gay Liberation Front, these photos show what the early days of the gay rights movement looked like.

By Andrew Milne • August 5, 2025

2,500-Year-Old Honey Found Inside Ancient Greek Jars Unearthed In Southern Italy

Archaeologists discovered the jars inside an underground shrine found at the ancient ruins of Paestum in southern Italy.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 5, 2025

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2,500-Year-Old Honey Found Inside Ancient Greek Jars Unearthed In Southern Italy

Archaeologists discovered the jars inside an underground shrine found at the ancient ruins of Paestum in southern Italy.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 5, 2025

The Tartarian Empire: The Fabled Lost Civilization At The Center Of A Bizarre Conspiracy Theory

Tartaria was purportedly an advanced ancient empire that built some of the world's most iconic landmarks before it was destroyed by mudslides and then deliberately erased from history.

By Ainsley Brown • Aug 4, 2025

The Tartarian Empire: The Fabled Lost Civilization At The Center Of A Bizarre Conspiracy Theory

Tartaria was purportedly an advanced ancient empire that built some of the world's most iconic landmarks before it was destroyed by mudslides and then deliberately erased from history.

By Ainsley Brown • August 4, 2025

Inside The History Of Wild West Montana: 44 Photos Of Life On The Open Range

Between 1865 and 1900, tens of thousands of settlers moved to Montana to become gold and copper miners, cattle ranchers, and brothel owners — leading to conflict with the Native Americans who already lived there.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 4, 2025

Inside The History Of Wild West Montana: 44 Photos Of Life On The Open Range

Between 1865 and 1900, tens of thousands of settlers moved to Montana to become gold and copper miners, cattle ranchers, and brothel owners — leading to conflict with the Native Americans who already lived there.

By Austin Harvey • August 4, 2025