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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

Inside The Terrifying Mouth Of A Leatherback Sea Turtle

Leatherback sea turtles eat by swallowing water along with their prey, then vomiting up the water while the spikes in their mouths prevent the prey from escaping.

By Nickolaus Hines • Oct 5, 2024

Inside The Terrifying Mouth Of A Leatherback Sea Turtle

Leatherback sea turtles eat by swallowing water along with their prey, then vomiting up the water while the spikes in their mouths prevent the prey from escaping.

By Nickolaus Hines • October 5, 2024

Divers In Sicily Begin Salvaging The Ancient Greek Ship Gela II That Was Carrying The Legendary Metal Orichalcum

Dating to the 5th century B.C.E., Gela II measures approximately 50 feet long and 16 feet wide, which enabled it to carry large amounts of cargo, including the mythic metal orichalcum that's been linked to Atlantis.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 4, 2024

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Divers In Sicily Begin Salvaging The Ancient Greek Ship Gela II That Was Carrying The Legendary Metal Orichalcum

Dating to the 5th century B.C.E., Gela II measures approximately 50 feet long and 16 feet wide, which enabled it to carry large amounts of cargo, including the mythic metal orichalcum that's been linked to Atlantis.

By Amber Morgan • October 4, 2024

Some Octopuses Hunt With Packs Of Fish — And Punch Those That Don’t Cooperate

Previously, researchers believed octopuses hunted alone and that fish came by to pick up any leftover scraps — but new research reveals a much more complex operation.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 1, 2024

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Some Octopuses Hunt With Packs Of Fish — And Punch Those That Don’t Cooperate

Previously, researchers believed octopuses hunted alone and that fish came by to pick up any leftover scraps — but new research reveals a much more complex operation.

By Austin Harvey • October 1, 2024

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