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Remains Of Franklin Expedition Captain James Fitzjames Have Been Identified 175 Years After His Tragic Demise In The Arctic

James Fitzjames' mandible shows signs that he was cannibalized by his fellow crew members after his death on King William Island circa June 1848.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 27, 2024

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Remains Of Franklin Expedition Captain James Fitzjames Have Been Identified 175 Years After His Tragic Demise In The Arctic

James Fitzjames' mandible shows signs that he was cannibalized by his fellow crew members after his death on King William Island circa June 1848.

By Austin Harvey • September 27, 2024

Construction At A Los Angeles High School Reveals Millions Of Prehistoric Fossils In A ‘Once-In-A-Century’ Discovery

With discoveries dating back 9 million years, researchers have unearthed the remains of saber-toothed salmon, whales, dolphins, and megalodons.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 23, 2024

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Construction At A Los Angeles High School Reveals Millions Of Prehistoric Fossils In A ‘Once-In-A-Century’ Discovery

With discoveries dating back 9 million years, researchers have unearthed the remains of saber-toothed salmon, whales, dolphins, and megalodons.

By Austin Harvey • September 23, 2024

The Heroic Story Of The Carpathia, The Ship That Charged Through Ice Fields To Help Rescue The Titanic

Though the RMS Carpathia was some 58 miles away when it received the Titanic's distress call, the steamer navigated treacherous waters at top speed to reach the sinking ship — and managed to rescue 705 people.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 19, 2024

The Heroic Story Of The Carpathia, The Ship That Charged Through Ice Fields To Help Rescue The Titanic

Though the RMS Carpathia was some 58 miles away when it received the Titanic's distress call, the steamer navigated treacherous waters at top speed to reach the sinking ship — and managed to rescue 705 people.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 19, 2024

An Ancient Roman Battering Ram Used During A Naval Battle In The Punic Wars Was Just Found Near Sicily

This Roman rostrum was used 2,300 years ago during the Battle of the Aegates Islands, fought against the forces of Carthage.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 26, 2024

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An Ancient Roman Battering Ram Used During A Naval Battle In The Punic Wars Was Just Found Near Sicily

This Roman rostrum was used 2,300 years ago during the Battle of the Aegates Islands, fought against the forces of Carthage.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 26, 2024

The Chilling Story Of The Titanic Iceberg — And Its Journey Toward The Doomed Vessel

On April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic fatefully struck an iceberg that broke off the coast of Greenland the same year that construction on the ship began.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 22, 2024

The Chilling Story Of The Titanic Iceberg — And Its Journey Toward The Doomed Vessel

On April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic fatefully struck an iceberg that broke off the coast of Greenland the same year that construction on the ship began.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 22, 2024

New Study Finds That Humpback Whales Make And Use Complex Tools To Catch Their Prey

These new findings have added humpback whales to the short list of animals that manufacture and use their own tools.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 22, 2024

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New Study Finds That Humpback Whales Make And Use Complex Tools To Catch Their Prey

These new findings have added humpback whales to the short list of animals that manufacture and use their own tools.

By Amber Morgan • August 22, 2024

The Hunt For The SS Central America, The Ship That Sank Carrying 15 Tons Of Gold

On September 12, 1857, the SS Central America sank while transporting hundreds of passengers and about 30,000 pounds of gold. In 1988, treasure hunter Tommy Thompson found the wreck and made off with the gold — but the story didn’t end there.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 21, 2024

The Hunt For The SS Central America, The Ship That Sank Carrying 15 Tons Of Gold

On September 12, 1857, the SS Central America sank while transporting hundreds of passengers and about 30,000 pounds of gold. In 1988, treasure hunter Tommy Thompson found the wreck and made off with the gold — but the story didn’t end there.

By Amber Morgan • August 21, 2024

Three Shipwrecks From World War II’s Battle Of Attu Discovered Off The Coast Of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands

Known as the "forgotten battle," May 1943's Battle of Attu was the only clash during World War II that was fought in North America.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 20, 2024

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Three Shipwrecks From World War II’s Battle Of Attu Discovered Off The Coast Of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands

Known as the "forgotten battle," May 1943's Battle of Attu was the only clash during World War II that was fought in North America.

By Austin Harvey • August 20, 2024

The Wild Story Of Henry Avery, The ‘Pirate King’ Who Mysteriously Vanished After Pulling Off History’s Most Lucrative Piracy Raid

Henry Avery's raid of the Mughal ship Ganj-i-Sawai earned him the equivalent of about $125 million in today’s money — and led to the first international manhunt.

By Morgan Dunn • Aug 18, 2024

The Wild Story Of Henry Avery, The ‘Pirate King’ Who Mysteriously Vanished After Pulling Off History’s Most Lucrative Piracy Raid

Henry Avery's raid of the Mughal ship Ganj-i-Sawai earned him the equivalent of about $125 million in today’s money — and led to the first international manhunt.

By Morgan Dunn • August 18, 2024

Message In A Bottle Discovered On A New Jersey Beach Could Be The Oldest Ever Found

The bottle appears to contain a business card and a handwritten note from 1876. If that date is accurate, it would make this discovery 10 years older than the current world record holder for oldest message in a bottle.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 12, 2024

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Message In A Bottle Discovered On A New Jersey Beach Could Be The Oldest Ever Found

The bottle appears to contain a business card and a handwritten note from 1876. If that date is accurate, it would make this discovery 10 years older than the current world record holder for oldest message in a bottle.

By Austin Harvey • August 12, 2024