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Shipwreck Of World War II-Era USS Hornet Found 17,500 Feet Underwater In The Pacific Ocean

Through a research expedition funded by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the deep sea R/V Petrel vessel located the USS Hornet and captured priceless footage.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2025

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Shipwreck Of World War II-Era USS Hornet Found 17,500 Feet Underwater In The Pacific Ocean

Through a research expedition funded by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the deep sea R/V Petrel vessel located the USS Hornet and captured priceless footage.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2025

Inside The Vietnam War’s Battle Of Huế — That Devolved Into A Massacre Of Thousands Of Civilians

Lasting just over a month in 1968, the Battle of Huế was one of North Vietnam's bloodiest attacks during the Tet Offensive — and it was later credited with souring the American public's opinion on the Vietnam War.

By Austin Harvey • May 29, 2025

Inside The Vietnam War’s Battle Of Huế — That Devolved Into A Massacre Of Thousands Of Civilians

Lasting just over a month in 1968, the Battle of Huế was one of North Vietnam's bloodiest attacks during the Tet Offensive — and it was later credited with souring the American public's opinion on the Vietnam War.

By Austin Harvey • May 29, 2025

Inside The Forgotten Story Of Mandy Smith, The 18-Year-Old Bride Of Rolling Stones Bassist Bill Wyman

Bill Wyman and Mandy Smith were married between 1989 and 1991, and they first met when Smith was just 13 years old and Wyman was 47.

By Rivy Lyon • May 29, 2025

Inside The Forgotten Story Of Mandy Smith, The 18-Year-Old Bride Of Rolling Stones Bassist Bill Wyman

Bill Wyman and Mandy Smith were married between 1989 and 1991, and they first met when Smith was just 13 years old and Wyman was 47.

By Rivy Lyon • May 29, 2025

Explorers Discover 113-Year-Old Russian Shipwreck Believed To Have Cargo Worth Over $100 Billion

An international team of experts located the Russian warship Dmitrii Donskoi that reportedly went down with 5,500 boxes of gold still aboard.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 29, 2025

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Explorers Discover 113-Year-Old Russian Shipwreck Believed To Have Cargo Worth Over $100 Billion

An international team of experts located the Russian warship Dmitrii Donskoi that reportedly went down with 5,500 boxes of gold still aboard.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 29, 2025

33 Photos That Show How Led Zeppelin Changed The History Of Rock Music

Led Zeppelin formed in 1968, and within just three years, they were the biggest rock band in the world — but their meteoric rise to fame was marked by scandal and tragedy.

By Austin Harvey • May 28, 2025

33 Photos That Show How Led Zeppelin Changed The History Of Rock Music

Led Zeppelin formed in 1968, and within just three years, they were the biggest rock band in the world — but their meteoric rise to fame was marked by scandal and tragedy.

By Austin Harvey • May 28, 2025

Dorothy Counts, The 15-Year-Old Girl Who Integrated A Charlotte High School In 1957

Dorothy Counts became the first Black student at Harding High School in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 4, 1957, but she had to withdraw after just a week due to the vicious racism she faced.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 28, 2025

Dorothy Counts, The 15-Year-Old Girl Who Integrated A Charlotte High School In 1957

Dorothy Counts became the first Black student at Harding High School in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 4, 1957, but she had to withdraw after just a week due to the vicious racism she faced.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 28, 2025

Remains Of One Of Napoleon’s Favorite Generals Discovered Under A Russian Dance Floor After 200 Years

"It's a historic moment not only for me, but for our two countries. Napoleon was one of the last people to see him alive."

By Marco Margaritoff • May 28, 2025

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Remains Of One Of Napoleon’s Favorite Generals Discovered Under A Russian Dance Floor After 200 Years

"It's a historic moment not only for me, but for our two countries. Napoleon was one of the last people to see him alive."

By Marco Margaritoff • May 28, 2025

‘The Real Wicked Witch Of The West’: The Harrowing Story Of Judy Garland’s Mother Ethel Marion Milne

Judy Garland later described her mother, Ethel Marion Milne, as a "stage mother — a mean one" who pushed her hard when she was just a child actress.

By Austin Harvey • May 27, 2025

‘The Real Wicked Witch Of The West’: The Harrowing Story Of Judy Garland’s Mother Ethel Marion Milne

Judy Garland later described her mother, Ethel Marion Milne, as a "stage mother — a mean one" who pushed her hard when she was just a child actress.

By Austin Harvey • May 27, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of John Casablancas, The Fashion Pioneer Credited With Inventing The Supermodel

John Casablancas' models were fashion icons like Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford, who earned enormously high paychecks, but Casablancas and his agency also faced significant scandals throughout his life.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 26, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of John Casablancas, The Fashion Pioneer Credited With Inventing The Supermodel

John Casablancas' models were fashion icons like Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford, who earned enormously high paychecks, but Casablancas and his agency also faced significant scandals throughout his life.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 26, 2025

Inside Betty White’s World War 2 Service That Saw Her Trade Acting For Truck Driving

In 1941, Betty White joined the American Women's Voluntary Services and spent the next four years driving a delivery truck to support the war effort.

By Austin Harvey • May 26, 2025

Inside Betty White’s World War 2 Service That Saw Her Trade Acting For Truck Driving

In 1941, Betty White joined the American Women's Voluntary Services and spent the next four years driving a delivery truck to support the war effort.

By Austin Harvey • May 26, 2025