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33 Shocking Photos Of Life Inside The FLDS, Warren Jeffs’ Radical Polygamist Cult

The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or FLDS, is one of the largest and most infamous polygamist Mormon sects in history.

By Mark Oliver • Jul 27, 2025

33 Shocking Photos Of Life Inside The FLDS, Warren Jeffs’ Radical Polygamist Cult

The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or FLDS, is one of the largest and most infamous polygamist Mormon sects in history.

By Mark Oliver • July 27, 2025

Inside The Strange History Of Animal Trials, When Crop-Eating Rodents And Murderous Pigs Were Punished For Their Crimes

While there are records of creatures appearing in court throughout history, animal trials peaked in popularity in Europe between 1400 and 1700.

By Rivy Lyon • Jul 27, 2025

Inside The Strange History Of Animal Trials, When Crop-Eating Rodents And Murderous Pigs Were Punished For Their Crimes

While there are records of creatures appearing in court throughout history, animal trials peaked in popularity in Europe between 1400 and 1700.

By Rivy Lyon • July 27, 2025

The Unexpected Story Of Dazzle Camouflage, The Bold Patterns That Disguised Ships During The World Wars

During World War I, an artist in Britain suggested painting ships in bright colors and eye-catching prints to confuse German U-boats trying to track their movements — and it actually worked.

By Kellen Perry • Jul 27, 2025

The Unexpected Story Of Dazzle Camouflage, The Bold Patterns That Disguised Ships During The World Wars

During World War I, an artist in Britain suggested painting ships in bright colors and eye-catching prints to confuse German U-boats trying to track their movements — and it actually worked.

By Kellen Perry • July 27, 2025

The Shocking Story Of Queen Amanirenas, The One-Eyed Nubian Queen Who Resisted Roman Rule

In the first century B.C.E., Queen Amanirenas fought against Roman expansion in present-day Sudan and compelled the Romans to draw back almost to the Egyptian border.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 27, 2025

The Shocking Story Of Queen Amanirenas, The One-Eyed Nubian Queen Who Resisted Roman Rule

In the first century B.C.E., Queen Amanirenas fought against Roman expansion in present-day Sudan and compelled the Romans to draw back almost to the Egyptian border.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 27, 2025

Inside The Unsolved Disappearance Of The Mob-Connected Labor Leader Jimmy Hoffa In 10 Chilling Facts

Former Teamsters Union boss Jimmy Hoffa vanished without a trace on July 30, 1975, in suburban Detroit, and to this day, it's still unclear what happened to him.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 26, 2025

Inside The Unsolved Disappearance Of The Mob-Connected Labor Leader Jimmy Hoffa In 10 Chilling Facts

Former Teamsters Union boss Jimmy Hoffa vanished without a trace on July 30, 1975, in suburban Detroit, and to this day, it's still unclear what happened to him.

By Austin Harvey • July 26, 2025

The Tragic Stories Of The Missing Children Featured In The Music Video For Soul Asylum’s ‘Runaway Train’

"Runaway Train" raised awareness of 36 missing children across America, and 21 of the kids were later reported to be found. But many of their stories did not have happy endings.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 25, 2025

The Tragic Stories Of The Missing Children Featured In The Music Video For Soul Asylum’s ‘Runaway Train’

"Runaway Train" raised awareness of 36 missing children across America, and 21 of the kids were later reported to be found. But many of their stories did not have happy endings.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 25, 2025

Archaeologists In Ireland Unearth Medieval And Ancient Artifacts From The Rathgurreen Ringfort

New evidence confirms that the ringfort was once a settlement for high-ranking medieval figures — and parts of the site may be 1,000 years older than previously thought.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 25, 2025

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Archaeologists In Ireland Unearth Medieval And Ancient Artifacts From The Rathgurreen Ringfort

New evidence confirms that the ringfort was once a settlement for high-ranking medieval figures — and parts of the site may be 1,000 years older than previously thought.

By Austin Harvey • July 25, 2025

A Sprawling Roman Villa Complete With A Fish Pond Was Just Unearthed In Turkey

The Roman villa in the ancient city of Tripolis, Turkey, contained a large fish pond where carp, catfish, and eels were likely raised.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 25, 2025

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A Sprawling Roman Villa Complete With A Fish Pond Was Just Unearthed In Turkey

The Roman villa in the ancient city of Tripolis, Turkey, contained a large fish pond where carp, catfish, and eels were likely raised.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 25, 2025

The Tomb Of An Ancient Egyptian Prince Was Just Discovered — With A Pink Granite False Door

While false doors were common in ancient Egyptian tombs, this one is made of rare pink granite that would have been costly to transport from Aswan, some 400 miles away.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 24, 2025

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The Tomb Of An Ancient Egyptian Prince Was Just Discovered — With A Pink Granite False Door

While false doors were common in ancient Egyptian tombs, this one is made of rare pink granite that would have been costly to transport from Aswan, some 400 miles away.

By Austin Harvey • July 24, 2025

Marine Archaeologists Just Found The Wreck Of A World War II Japanese Destroyer 83 Years After It Sank

On December 12, 1942, the Japanese destroyer Teruzuki was sailing through the Solomon Islands when it was suddenly struck by two American torpedoes, setting the ship ablaze and soon sending it to the bottom of the Pacific.

By Ainsley Brown • Jul 24, 2025

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Marine Archaeologists Just Found The Wreck Of A World War II Japanese Destroyer 83 Years After It Sank

On December 12, 1942, the Japanese destroyer Teruzuki was sailing through the Solomon Islands when it was suddenly struck by two American torpedoes, setting the ship ablaze and soon sending it to the bottom of the Pacific.

By Ainsley Brown • July 24, 2025