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The Stunning Ruins Of Villa Epecuén, A Modern Day Atlantis

Villa Epecuén was a thriving resort town in the 1970s, but after being flooded by saltwater, the city is now little more than concrete ruins.

By Kiri Picone • May 18, 2014

The Stunning Ruins Of Villa Epecuén, A Modern Day Atlantis

Villa Epecuén was a thriving resort town in the 1970s, but after being flooded by saltwater, the city is now little more than concrete ruins.

By Kiri Picone • May 18, 2014

George Henry Thomas, The Civil War’s Forgotten Hero

Despite his many Union victories in the American Civil War, George Henry Thomas is hardly a household name.

By Savannah Cox • May 17, 2014

George Henry Thomas, The Civil War’s Forgotten Hero

Despite his many Union victories in the American Civil War, George Henry Thomas is hardly a household name.

By Savannah Cox • May 17, 2014

7 Of History’s Biggest Badasses

Fending off Napoleonic forces alone, self surgery in Antarctica -- history's biggest badasses remind us that for every coward, there's just as much bravery.

By All That's Interesting • May 10, 2014

7 Of History’s Biggest Badasses

Fending off Napoleonic forces alone, self surgery in Antarctica -- history's biggest badasses remind us that for every coward, there's just as much bravery.

By All That's Interesting • May 10, 2014

10 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About American History

George Washington was the first President of the liberty-loving nation, and The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Both of these comprise rather well-known events throughout the course of American history. But there’s a wealth of hidden history nuggets that you might not know about. Here are ten of...

By Savannah Cox • May 9, 2014

10 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About American History

George Washington was the first President of the liberty-loving nation, and The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Both of these comprise rather well-known events throughout the course of American history. But there’s a wealth of hidden history nuggets that you might not know about. Here are ten of...

By Savannah Cox • May 9, 2014

20 Of The Most Famous Sports Photos

1. The highly contested soccer match between Argentina and England in the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals is to thank for the “Hand of God” goal in which Maradona used his hand to place the ball into the net. The goal was allowed, and led to Argentina’s victory there and...

By Mamta Bhatt • May 7, 2014

20 Of The Most Famous Sports Photos

1. The highly contested soccer match between Argentina and England in the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals is to thank for the “Hand of God” goal in which Maradona used his hand to place the ball into the net. The goal was allowed, and led to Argentina’s victory there and...

By Mamta Bhatt • May 7, 2014

The 7 Best Commencement Speeches Of The Century

A poignant, well-spoken commencement speech is more than just a college afterthought. In fact, these speeches offer educators of all types one final chance to sway and nudge their students toward success. The best commencement speeches focus not on praising graduates’ professional and academic achievements, but on managing the road...

By Kiri Picone • May 6, 2014

The 7 Best Commencement Speeches Of The Century

A poignant, well-spoken commencement speech is more than just a college afterthought. In fact, these speeches offer educators of all types one final chance to sway and nudge their students toward success. The best commencement speeches focus not on praising graduates’ professional and academic achievements, but on managing the road...

By Kiri Picone • May 6, 2014

The Many Ghosts Of Bokor Hill Station

Perched atop a quaint Cambodian landscape, Bokor Hill Station was once a thriving French resort town where visitors sought solace from the oppressive heat of nearby capital Phnom Penh. Yet after being abandoned twice, all that’s left is a ghost town punctuated by spectral, decaying buildings.

By Kiri Picone • May 2, 2014

The Many Ghosts Of Bokor Hill Station

Perched atop a quaint Cambodian landscape, Bokor Hill Station was once a thriving French resort town where visitors sought solace from the oppressive heat of nearby capital Phnom Penh. Yet after being abandoned twice, all that’s left is a ghost town punctuated by spectral, decaying buildings.

By Kiri Picone • May 2, 2014

The Secrets Behind Mona Lisa’s Smile

It would be easy to blame author Dan Brown and his blockbuster book and subsequent movie, The Da Vinci Code, for renewed public interest in the mysteries surrounding the world’s most famous portrait. The novel imagines all sorts of keys in the artist’s work that unlock mysteries of the ages....

By Savannah Cox • Apr 26, 2014

The Secrets Behind Mona Lisa’s Smile

It would be easy to blame author Dan Brown and his blockbuster book and subsequent movie, The Da Vinci Code, for renewed public interest in the mysteries surrounding the world’s most famous portrait. The novel imagines all sorts of keys in the artist’s work that unlock mysteries of the ages....

By Savannah Cox • April 26, 2014

7 Creepy Abandoned Cities From Across The World

From California to Norway to Taipei, these once-thriving places are now abandoned cities.

By Savannah Cox • Apr 22, 2014

7 Creepy Abandoned Cities From Across The World

From California to Norway to Taipei, these once-thriving places are now abandoned cities.

By Savannah Cox • April 22, 2014

10 Of The Most Famous Spies In History

Just reading about these famous spies and their tales of sex and secrecy will make your life seem more intriguing.

By Savannah Cox • Apr 11, 2014

10 Of The Most Famous Spies In History

Just reading about these famous spies and their tales of sex and secrecy will make your life seem more intriguing.

By Savannah Cox • April 11, 2014