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33 Photos Of Miami In The 1980s — And The Wild History Behind The Era

Explore the "dangerous paradise" of South Florida.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 1, 2024

33 Photos Of Miami In The 1980s — And The Wild History Behind The Era

Explore the "dangerous paradise" of South Florida.

By Austin Harvey • September 1, 2024

Vintage Photos That Show What Las Vegas Was Really Like During Its Golden Age

Between the 1940s and 1970s, Las Vegas transformed from a dusty desert town into a glamorous destination complete with luxury resorts, celebrity appearances, and world-famous nightlife.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 29, 2024

Vintage Photos That Show What Las Vegas Was Really Like During Its Golden Age

Between the 1940s and 1970s, Las Vegas transformed from a dusty desert town into a glamorous destination complete with luxury resorts, celebrity appearances, and world-famous nightlife.

By Amber Morgan • August 29, 2024

The Surprising Truth About Witch Doctors, From Their Shadowy History To Their Modern Practices

Also known as shamans or medicine men, witch doctors can be found from Peru to China to South Africa — but they're not at all what you may think.

By John Kuroski • Aug 25, 2024

The Surprising Truth About Witch Doctors, From Their Shadowy History To Their Modern Practices

Also known as shamans or medicine men, witch doctors can be found from Peru to China to South Africa — but they're not at all what you may think.

By John Kuroski • August 25, 2024

How Cerro Gordo Went From A Silver Boomtown To An Abandoned Ghost Town

At the turn of the 20th century, Cerro Gordo was a bustling mining town that once averaged a murder a week. Today, it sits abandoned — and is allegedly haunted.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 20, 2024

How Cerro Gordo Went From A Silver Boomtown To An Abandoned Ghost Town

At the turn of the 20th century, Cerro Gordo was a bustling mining town that once averaged a murder a week. Today, it sits abandoned — and is allegedly haunted.

By Natasha Ishak • August 20, 2024

How The Stanley Hotel Inspired The Overlook In ‘The Shining’

Popularly known as "The Shining Hotel," the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, has a haunting history that goes back to the early 1900s.

By John Kuroski • Aug 14, 2024

How The Stanley Hotel Inspired The Overlook In ‘The Shining’

Popularly known as "The Shining Hotel," the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, has a haunting history that goes back to the early 1900s.

By John Kuroski • August 14, 2024

NASA Releases 25 Never-Before-Seen Images From The Chandra X-Ray Observatory

These astounding images, taken by the Chandra X-Ray Observatory and released by NASA on the telescope's 25th birthday, show the otherworldly beauty of our universe.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 25, 2024

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NASA Releases 25 Never-Before-Seen Images From The Chandra X-Ray Observatory

These astounding images, taken by the Chandra X-Ray Observatory and released by NASA on the telescope's 25th birthday, show the otherworldly beauty of our universe.

By Amber Morgan • July 25, 2024

The Curious Tale Of The Cottingley Fairies, The Photo Hoax That Fooled The Creator Of Sherlock Holmes

Captured by two young girls in the early 20th century, the photos of the Cottingley Fairies appeared to show the girls posing in a garden with tiny, winged sprites.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 23, 2024

The Curious Tale Of The Cottingley Fairies, The Photo Hoax That Fooled The Creator Of Sherlock Holmes

Captured by two young girls in the early 20th century, the photos of the Cottingley Fairies appeared to show the girls posing in a garden with tiny, winged sprites.

By Amber Morgan • July 23, 2024

What Are Crop Circles — And Are Any Of Them Actually Made By Aliens?

Large patterns of flattened crops and other plants, crop circles are breathtaking when viewed from above. But that doesn't mean they have extraterrestrial origins.

By Richard Stockton • Jul 20, 2024

What Are Crop Circles — And Are Any Of Them Actually Made By Aliens?

Large patterns of flattened crops and other plants, crop circles are breathtaking when viewed from above. But that doesn't mean they have extraterrestrial origins.

By Richard Stockton • July 20, 2024

33 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Steve Irwin’s Life, From Wrangling Crocodiles To Cuddling Kangaroos

Go inside the incredible adventures of the "Crocodile Hunter."

By Amber Morgan • Jul 15, 2024

33 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Steve Irwin’s Life, From Wrangling Crocodiles To Cuddling Kangaroos

Go inside the incredible adventures of the "Crocodile Hunter."

By Amber Morgan • July 15, 2024

Meet The Pioneering Scientists Who Invented The Camera, From Ibn al-Haytham To Joseph Nicéphore Niépce

The first photograph was taken by the French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in the 1820s, but the story of who invented the camera and when involves centuries of innovation and experimentation.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 10, 2024

Meet The Pioneering Scientists Who Invented The Camera, From Ibn al-Haytham To Joseph Nicéphore Niépce

The first photograph was taken by the French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in the 1820s, but the story of who invented the camera and when involves centuries of innovation and experimentation.

By Austin Harvey • July 10, 2024