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44 Vintage Photos Of When Goth Culture Shocked The World

Characterized by "dark" fashion, melancholy music, and a tight-knit community, the goth subculture finds beauty in what others might find morbid or depressing.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 14, 2024

44 Vintage Photos Of When Goth Culture Shocked The World

Characterized by "dark" fashion, melancholy music, and a tight-knit community, the goth subculture finds beauty in what others might find morbid or depressing.

By Austin Harvey • October 14, 2024

Remains Of British Explorer Sandy Irvine Discovered 100 Years After He Vanished On Mount Everest

Sandy Irvine and George Mallory vanished during their attempt to summit Mount Everest in June 1924, and the mystery over whether or not they reached the peak endures to this day

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 14, 2024

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Remains Of British Explorer Sandy Irvine Discovered 100 Years After He Vanished On Mount Everest

Sandy Irvine and George Mallory vanished during their attempt to summit Mount Everest in June 1924, and the mystery over whether or not they reached the peak endures to this day

By Kaleena Fraga • October 14, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Salvatore Maranzano, The ‘Boss Of All Bosses’ Who Helped Create The American Mafia As We Know It

After defeating Joe Masseria in the Castellammarese War, Salvatore "Little Caesar" Maranzano declared himself the "boss of all bosses" and reorganized the mob into the Five Families — but his reign would soon come to a bloody end.

By Andrew Milne • Oct 13, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Salvatore Maranzano, The ‘Boss Of All Bosses’ Who Helped Create The American Mafia As We Know It

After defeating Joe Masseria in the Castellammarese War, Salvatore "Little Caesar" Maranzano declared himself the "boss of all bosses" and reorganized the mob into the Five Families — but his reign would soon come to a bloody end.

By Andrew Milne • October 13, 2024

Inside The Breathtaking History Of The Haenyeo, South Korea’s ‘Mothers Of The Sea’

Since the 17th century, the all-female Haenyeo divers have harvested seafood near South Korea's Jeju Island — and they don't use modern scuba gear to this day.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 13, 2024

Inside The Breathtaking History Of The Haenyeo, South Korea’s ‘Mothers Of The Sea’

Since the 17th century, the all-female Haenyeo divers have harvested seafood near South Korea's Jeju Island — and they don't use modern scuba gear to this day.

By Austin Harvey • October 13, 2024

Astonishing 3D Images Reconstruct The Wreck Of The Endurance, The Doomed Ship That Sank In Antarctica In 1915

The wreck of the Endurance was found in 2022, and the 25,000 images captured at the scene have now been compiled into a detailed reconstruction of this historic ship.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 11, 2024

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Astonishing 3D Images Reconstruct The Wreck Of The Endurance, The Doomed Ship That Sank In Antarctica In 1915

The wreck of the Endurance was found in 2022, and the 25,000 images captured at the scene have now been compiled into a detailed reconstruction of this historic ship.

By Austin Harvey • October 11, 2024

Elaine Parent, The Identity Thief And Murderer Who Became Known As The ‘World’s Most Wanted Woman’

Throughout the 1990s, police around the world were on the lookout for Elaine Parent after she stole at least 20 identities and murdered a Florida woman named Beverly McGowan, earning the nickname the "Chameleon Killer."

By Amber Morgan • Oct 10, 2024

Elaine Parent, The Identity Thief And Murderer Who Became Known As The ‘World’s Most Wanted Woman’

Throughout the 1990s, police around the world were on the lookout for Elaine Parent after she stole at least 20 identities and murdered a Florida woman named Beverly McGowan, earning the nickname the "Chameleon Killer."

By Amber Morgan • October 10, 2024

Ernest Shackleton, The Daring Explorer Who Captained The Endurance

In 1914, Ernest Shackleton was determined to cross Antarctica. But when ice trapped his ship Endurance, his mission instantly changed from exploration to pure survival.

By Genevieve Carlton • Oct 10, 2024

Ernest Shackleton, The Daring Explorer Who Captained The Endurance

In 1914, Ernest Shackleton was determined to cross Antarctica. But when ice trapped his ship Endurance, his mission instantly changed from exploration to pure survival.

By Genevieve Carlton • October 10, 2024

What Really Happened During the Phoenix Lights Incident?

In an incident known as the Phoenix Lights, hundreds in Arizona and Nevada witnessed a fireball go across the sky followed by the appearance of a V-shaped craft.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 9, 2024

What Really Happened During the Phoenix Lights Incident?

In an incident known as the Phoenix Lights, hundreds in Arizona and Nevada witnessed a fireball go across the sky followed by the appearance of a V-shaped craft.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 9, 2024

9 Interesting Historical Events You Never Learned About In School

From the unexplained explosion that flattened a Russian forest to the horribly botched rehearsal for D-Day, these are some of history's most interesting events.

By Katie Serena • Oct 9, 2024

9 Interesting Historical Events You Never Learned About In School

From the unexplained explosion that flattened a Russian forest to the horribly botched rehearsal for D-Day, these are some of history's most interesting events.

By Katie Serena • October 9, 2024

Inside 11 Of The Strangest Cases Of Mass Hysteria Throughout History

From the laughing epidemic of 1962 to the killer clown scare of 2016, these cases of mass hysteria show just how bizarre — and dangerous — this psychological phenomenon can be.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 8, 2024

Inside 11 Of The Strangest Cases Of Mass Hysteria Throughout History

From the laughing epidemic of 1962 to the killer clown scare of 2016, these cases of mass hysteria show just how bizarre — and dangerous — this psychological phenomenon can be.

By Amber Morgan • October 8, 2024