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A New Study Suggests That The Northern Lights May Have Led To The Titanic’s Sinking

The charged particles from the aurora borealis may have been strong enough to affect the ship's navigation and communication systems.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 11, 2025

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A New Study Suggests That The Northern Lights May Have Led To The Titanic’s Sinking

The charged particles from the aurora borealis may have been strong enough to affect the ship's navigation and communication systems.

By Natasha Ishak • February 11, 2025

What Is The Black Madonna — And Why Are There So Many Depictions Of Her In Europe?

While some think medieval artists used materials that naturally darkened over time — or simply repurposed old pagan artworks — others believe the Black Madonna's skin tone was completely intentional.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 10, 2025

What Is The Black Madonna — And Why Are There So Many Depictions Of Her In Europe?

While some think medieval artists used materials that naturally darkened over time — or simply repurposed old pagan artworks — others believe the Black Madonna's skin tone was completely intentional.

By Amber Morgan • February 10, 2025

Mosaics Depicting A Variety Of Aquatic Animals Uncovered At An Ancient Roman Bathhouse In Türkiye

For years, locals in Milas, Türkiye had been using an old stone structure as a stable — without realizing it was once a bathhouse dating back to the days of ancient Rome.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 10, 2025

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Mosaics Depicting A Variety Of Aquatic Animals Uncovered At An Ancient Roman Bathhouse In Türkiye

For years, locals in Milas, Türkiye had been using an old stone structure as a stable — without realizing it was once a bathhouse dating back to the days of ancient Rome.

By Austin Harvey • February 10, 2025

Four-Legged Whale Species That Lived 40 Million Years Ago Discovered In Peru

This prehistoric quadruped discovered on the coast of Peru was similar to a modern-day otter or beaver — except it was 13 feet long.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 10, 2025

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Four-Legged Whale Species That Lived 40 Million Years Ago Discovered In Peru

This prehistoric quadruped discovered on the coast of Peru was similar to a modern-day otter or beaver — except it was 13 feet long.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 10, 2025

The Tragic Story Of Ruth Ellis, The Last Woman Hanged In The United Kingdom

In 1955, Ruth Ellis was hanged for shooting her lover David Blakely. Her execution sparked a public conversation that would ultimately lead to the abolishment of the death penalty.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 9, 2025

The Tragic Story Of Ruth Ellis, The Last Woman Hanged In The United Kingdom

In 1955, Ruth Ellis was hanged for shooting her lover David Blakely. Her execution sparked a public conversation that would ultimately lead to the abolishment of the death penalty.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 9, 2025

Scarface Actress Tammy Lynn Leppert Disappeared In 1983 — And She Hasn’t Been Seen Since

On July 6, 1983, 18-year-old Tammy Lynn Leppert vanished from Cocoa Beach, Florida, after months of erratic behavior and intense paranoia that someone was out to get her.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Feb 9, 2025

Scarface Actress Tammy Lynn Leppert Disappeared In 1983 — And She Hasn’t Been Seen Since

On July 6, 1983, 18-year-old Tammy Lynn Leppert vanished from Cocoa Beach, Florida, after months of erratic behavior and intense paranoia that someone was out to get her.

By Aimee Lamoureux • February 9, 2025

The Fascinating History Of The Siberian Unicorn, The Rhinoceros That May Have Inspired Fairy Tales

Elasmotherium sibiricum was a massive rhinoceros that once lived in the grasslands of Eurasia and could grow to the size of an elephant.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 9, 2025

The Fascinating History Of The Siberian Unicorn, The Rhinoceros That May Have Inspired Fairy Tales

Elasmotherium sibiricum was a massive rhinoceros that once lived in the grasslands of Eurasia and could grow to the size of an elephant.

By Erin Kelly • February 9, 2025

The Story Behind The Famous ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Photo Of Earth From Space Taken By Voyager 1

Captured on February 14, 1990, at astronomer Carl Sagan's suggestion, the "Pale Blue Dot" image shows how tiny Earth looks from the outer edges of our solar system.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 9, 2025

The Story Behind The Famous ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Photo Of Earth From Space Taken By Voyager 1

Captured on February 14, 1990, at astronomer Carl Sagan's suggestion, the "Pale Blue Dot" image shows how tiny Earth looks from the outer edges of our solar system.

By Amber Morgan • February 9, 2025

Researchers Find Evidence Of Cannibalism On 18,000-Year-Old Bones Discovered In A Polish Cave

Nearly 70 percent of the bone fragments examined featured cut marks and intentional fractures that suggested cannibals feasted on the brains and bone marrow of their victims.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 7, 2025

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Researchers Find Evidence Of Cannibalism On 18,000-Year-Old Bones Discovered In A Polish Cave

Nearly 70 percent of the bone fragments examined featured cut marks and intentional fractures that suggested cannibals feasted on the brains and bone marrow of their victims.

By Amber Morgan • February 7, 2025

Archaeologists In Sicily Just Unearthed A Plaster Mold Used To Make Medusa Masks 2,000 Years Ago

This mold was one of several found nearby, leading archaeologists to believe that this site served as an artisanal mask factory starting in the first century B.C.E.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 7, 2025

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Archaeologists In Sicily Just Unearthed A Plaster Mold Used To Make Medusa Masks 2,000 Years Ago

This mold was one of several found nearby, leading archaeologists to believe that this site served as an artisanal mask factory starting in the first century B.C.E.

By Austin Harvey • February 7, 2025