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A Cape Cod Diver Was Just Swallowed — And Spit Out — By A Humpback Whale

For 30-40 seconds, Michael Packard struggled to escape the whale's mouth and wondered if he would be swallowed whole.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 14, 2021

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A Cape Cod Diver Was Just Swallowed — And Spit Out — By A Humpback Whale

For 30-40 seconds, Michael Packard struggled to escape the whale's mouth and wondered if he would be swallowed whole.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 14, 2021

This Giant Noah’s Ark Replica Is Stranded In The UK Because British Authorities Don’t Believe It’s Seaworthy

The floating museum can't actually sail on its own and has to be towed wherever it goes. It has been trapped by an international stalemate over its status as a "non-certified floating vessel."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 11, 2021

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This Giant Noah’s Ark Replica Is Stranded In The UK Because British Authorities Don’t Believe It’s Seaworthy

The floating museum can't actually sail on its own and has to be towed wherever it goes. It has been trapped by an international stalemate over its status as a "non-certified floating vessel."

By Marco Margaritoff • June 11, 2021

How Big Was The Titanic — And How Did Its Grand Design Contribute To Its Sinking?

Clocking in at 882 feet long, the Titanic's size was unparalleled — but it might have also hastened its demise.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 13, 2021

How Big Was The Titanic — And How Did Its Grand Design Contribute To Its Sinking?

Clocking in at 882 feet long, the Titanic's size was unparalleled — but it might have also hastened its demise.

By Natasha Ishak • April 13, 2021

This Week In History News, Mar. 28 – Apr. 3

World's deepest shipwreck discovered, Stone Age Welsh artifacts unearthed, terrifying cousin of T. rex found

By All That's Interesting • Apr 2, 2021

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This Week In History News, Mar. 28 – Apr. 3

World's deepest shipwreck discovered, Stone Age Welsh artifacts unearthed, terrifying cousin of T. rex found

By All That's Interesting • April 2, 2021

The Unsolved Mystery Of Carroll A. Deering, The ‘Ghost Ship’ Of North Carolina

In 1921, 11 sailors boarded the Carroll A. Deering in Barbados to head back to the United States. But weeks later, the ship was found wrecked — with no crew in sight.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 3, 2021

The Unsolved Mystery Of Carroll A. Deering, The ‘Ghost Ship’ Of North Carolina

In 1921, 11 sailors boarded the Carroll A. Deering in Barbados to head back to the United States. But weeks later, the ship was found wrecked — with no crew in sight.

By Morgan Dunn • March 3, 2021

Skeletal Remains Found In The 18th-Century Wreck Of The Pirate Ship ‘Whydah’ Off The Coast Of Cape Cod

Researchers believe that one of the Whydah skeletons might belong to the legendary pirate Samuel "Black Sam" Bellamy.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 12, 2021

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Skeletal Remains Found In The 18th-Century Wreck Of The Pirate Ship ‘Whydah’ Off The Coast Of Cape Cod

Researchers believe that one of the Whydah skeletons might belong to the legendary pirate Samuel "Black Sam" Bellamy.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 12, 2021

This Week In History News, Jan. 24 – 30

"Fake news" in Noah's Ark story discovered, history of canine domestication upended, trove of ancient shipwrecks found.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 29, 2021

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This Week In History News, Jan. 24 – 30

"Fake news" in Noah's Ark story discovered, history of canine domestication upended, trove of ancient shipwrecks found.

By All That's Interesting • January 29, 2021

The Secret Behind Japan’s ‘Dancing Squid’ Dish, Which Features A Headless Squid Writhing In Your Bowl

Known as "katsu ika odori-don," this bizarre delicacy showcases a freshly killed squid that "dances" when it's doused in soy sauce.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 21, 2021

The Secret Behind Japan’s ‘Dancing Squid’ Dish, Which Features A Headless Squid Writhing In Your Bowl

Known as "katsu ika odori-don," this bizarre delicacy showcases a freshly killed squid that "dances" when it's doused in soy sauce.

By Natasha Ishak • January 21, 2021

This Week In History News, Jan. 10 – 16

World's oldest figurative art found, astounding revelations about prehistoric megalodon sharks discovered, stories from Hitler's one-time neighbor revealed.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 15, 2021

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This Week In History News, Jan. 10 – 16

World's oldest figurative art found, astounding revelations about prehistoric megalodon sharks discovered, stories from Hitler's one-time neighbor revealed.

By All That's Interesting • January 15, 2021

The Story Of Vasa, The Epic 17th-Century Swedish Warship That Sank 20 Minutes After Launch

The "Vasa" was supposed to be a feat of engineering. But then, it buckled under its own weight and sank to the bottom of Stockholm Harbor on August 10, 1628.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 12, 2021

The Story Of Vasa, The Epic 17th-Century Swedish Warship That Sank 20 Minutes After Launch

The "Vasa" was supposed to be a feat of engineering. But then, it buckled under its own weight and sank to the bottom of Stockholm Harbor on August 10, 1628.

By Natasha Ishak • January 12, 2021