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La Noche Triste: When The Aztecs Almost Thwarted A Spanish Takeover

Hernán Cortés almost lost his hold on the Aztec capital when the natives revolted.

By William DeLong • Jan 3, 2019

La Noche Triste: When The Aztecs Almost Thwarted A Spanish Takeover

Hernán Cortés almost lost his hold on the Aztec capital when the natives revolted.

By William DeLong • January 3, 2019

Tunnel Rats: The Underground Search-And-Destroy Soldiers Of The Vietnam War

These fearless combat engineers descended into the complex Viet Cong tunnels to gather info and disarm bombs — often at the cost of their own lives.

By Katie Serena • Jan 2, 2019

Tunnel Rats: The Underground Search-And-Destroy Soldiers Of The Vietnam War

These fearless combat engineers descended into the complex Viet Cong tunnels to gather info and disarm bombs — often at the cost of their own lives.

By Katie Serena • January 2, 2019

Forrest Fenn Hid A Treasure Chest Worth Millions In The Rockies — And People Died Looking For It

Just a 24-line poem in his memoir served as a clue to the treasure's location.

By Bernadette Deron • Jan 1, 2019

Forrest Fenn Hid A Treasure Chest Worth Millions In The Rockies — And People Died Looking For It

Just a 24-line poem in his memoir served as a clue to the treasure's location.

By Bernadette Deron • January 1, 2019

The Best ATI Galleries Of 2018: Celebs Before Fame, ’60s Pics, And More

Experience the most fascinating photography collections of the year.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 31, 2018

The Best ATI Galleries Of 2018: Celebs Before Fame, ’60s Pics, And More

Experience the most fascinating photography collections of the year.

By All That's Interesting • December 31, 2018

The Battle Of Karansebes: When The Austrian Army Fought — And Defeated — Itself Thanks To Alcohol

In the midst of the Austro-Turkish War, the Austrians engaged in a deadly battle in the town of Karansebes — against itself — all because of one bottle too many of Schnapps.

By Katie Serena • Dec 28, 2018

The Battle Of Karansebes: When The Austrian Army Fought — And Defeated — Itself Thanks To Alcohol

In the midst of the Austro-Turkish War, the Austrians engaged in a deadly battle in the town of Karansebes — against itself — all because of one bottle too many of Schnapps.

By Katie Serena • December 28, 2018

The Biggest Archaeology News Stories And Discoveries Of 2018

Discarded socks, foreboding stones, and an extinct human hybrid — archaeologists unearthed some impressive and groundbreaking discoveries this year.

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 27, 2018

The Biggest Archaeology News Stories And Discoveries Of 2018

Discarded socks, foreboding stones, and an extinct human hybrid — archaeologists unearthed some impressive and groundbreaking discoveries this year.

By Bernadette Deron • December 27, 2018

Hans-Joachim Marseille Was Hitler’s Star Flying Ace – And A Brazen Anti-Nazi

Luftwaffe fighter pilot Hans-Joachim Marseille may have racked up 100 aerial victories during World War II, but that didn't stop him from mocking his Nazi overlords.

By Katie Serena • Dec 27, 2018

Hans-Joachim Marseille Was Hitler’s Star Flying Ace – And A Brazen Anti-Nazi

Luftwaffe fighter pilot Hans-Joachim Marseille may have racked up 100 aerial victories during World War II, but that didn't stop him from mocking his Nazi overlords.

By Katie Serena • December 27, 2018

The 16 Weirdest News Headlines That We Saw In 2018

From googly-eyed fish to mysterious ocean creatures, there's been no shortage of weird news this year.

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 26, 2018

The 16 Weirdest News Headlines That We Saw In 2018

From googly-eyed fish to mysterious ocean creatures, there's been no shortage of weird news this year.

By Bernadette Deron • December 26, 2018

People-Like Plants, Franken-Worms, And Alien Sea Creatures: The Most Fascinating Science News From 2018

If this year's science news is any indication of next year's, then bring on 2019.

By Leah Silverman • Dec 26, 2018

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People-Like Plants, Franken-Worms, And Alien Sea Creatures: The Most Fascinating Science News From 2018

If this year's science news is any indication of next year's, then bring on 2019.

By Leah Silverman • December 26, 2018

Insane, Unsound, And Just Plain Stupid: The 2018 Darwin Awards

These stars of stupidity were either killed or narrowly escaped death at the hands of their own bad decisions. Now we honor them for — nearly — selecting themselves out of the gene pool.

By Leah Silverman • Dec 25, 2018

Insane, Unsound, And Just Plain Stupid: The 2018 Darwin Awards

These stars of stupidity were either killed or narrowly escaped death at the hands of their own bad decisions. Now we honor them for — nearly — selecting themselves out of the gene pool.

By Leah Silverman • December 25, 2018