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Massive 1,100-Year-Old ‘Beer Hall’ For The Viking Elite Discovered In Scotland

Researchers believe the drinking hall may have been used by the Norse chief Earl Sigurd — who was a powerful figure during the 12th Century — and his high-ranking officers.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 14, 2025

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Massive 1,100-Year-Old ‘Beer Hall’ For The Viking Elite Discovered In Scotland

Researchers believe the drinking hall may have been used by the Norse chief Earl Sigurd — who was a powerful figure during the 12th Century — and his high-ranking officers.

By Natasha Ishak • January 14, 2025

Drought Reveals A Stunning Ancient Palace In A Dried-Up Water Reservoir In Iraq

Kemune Palace was part of the mysterious Mittani Empire that ruled Syria and northern Mesopotamia thousands of years ago.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 2, 2025

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Drought Reveals A Stunning Ancient Palace In A Dried-Up Water Reservoir In Iraq

Kemune Palace was part of the mysterious Mittani Empire that ruled Syria and northern Mesopotamia thousands of years ago.

By Natasha Ishak • January 2, 2025

33 Photos Of The Y2K Panic, When People Feared That Computers Would Fail At The Turn Of The Century

In 1999, many worried that the world's computers couldn't handle the change to the year 2000 — and some even thought that the apocalypse was near.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 31, 2024

33 Photos Of The Y2K Panic, When People Feared That Computers Would Fail At The Turn Of The Century

In 1999, many worried that the world's computers couldn't handle the change to the year 2000 — and some even thought that the apocalypse was near.

By Austin Harvey • December 31, 2024

Who Was The Mysterious ‘Tank Man’ — And What Happened To Him After The Tiananmen Square Protests?

On June 5, 1989, an unidentified man stood in front of a row of tanks near Beijing's Tiananmen Square — and became world-renowned as the "Tank Man."

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 29, 2024

Who Was The Mysterious ‘Tank Man’ — And What Happened To Him After The Tiananmen Square Protests?

On June 5, 1989, an unidentified man stood in front of a row of tanks near Beijing's Tiananmen Square — and became world-renowned as the "Tank Man."

By Natasha Ishak • December 29, 2024

66 Colorized Vintage Christmas Photos That Will Make You Feel Merry And Bright

Though gifts were much simpler than modern-day presents, with many children receiving dolls, train sets, and stuffed animals, the joy of Christmas morning was clearer than ever.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 25, 2024

66 Colorized Vintage Christmas Photos That Will Make You Feel Merry And Bright

Though gifts were much simpler than modern-day presents, with many children receiving dolls, train sets, and stuffed animals, the joy of Christmas morning was clearer than ever.

By Austin Harvey • December 25, 2024

The Incredible History Of The Concorde, The Jet That Could Fly From London To New York In Three Hours

Capable of flying 1,350 miles per hour at 60,000 feet, the Concorde was a supersonic marvel — so why was it discontinued?

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 18, 2024

The Incredible History Of The Concorde, The Jet That Could Fly From London To New York In Three Hours

Capable of flying 1,350 miles per hour at 60,000 feet, the Concorde was a supersonic marvel — so why was it discontinued?

By Kaleena Fraga • December 18, 2024

23 Photos Taken Inside Burj Al Babas, The Turkish Ghost Town Of Fairytale Castles

Hundreds of nearly-identical castles were built onto the Turkish hillside at Burj al Babas — but not a soul lives there.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 13, 2024

23 Photos Taken Inside Burj Al Babas, The Turkish Ghost Town Of Fairytale Castles

Hundreds of nearly-identical castles were built onto the Turkish hillside at Burj al Babas — but not a soul lives there.

By Erin Kelly • December 13, 2024

44 Haunting Images Of Abandoned Department Stores Across America And Beyond

From decaying escalators to empty shopping carts, these abandoned department stores are sure to send a chill down your spine.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 9, 2024

44 Haunting Images Of Abandoned Department Stores Across America And Beyond

From decaying escalators to empty shopping carts, these abandoned department stores are sure to send a chill down your spine.

By Austin Harvey • December 9, 2024

20 Awe-Inspiring Images Inside Hang Son Doong, The Largest Cave On Earth

Step inside the enormous, otherworldly tunnels of Vietnam's Hang Son Doong Cave, the largest cave on the planet.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 9, 2024

20 Awe-Inspiring Images Inside Hang Son Doong, The Largest Cave On Earth

Step inside the enormous, otherworldly tunnels of Vietnam's Hang Son Doong Cave, the largest cave on the planet.

By Erin Kelly • December 9, 2024

How Six Flags New Orleans Sat In Ruins For 20 Years

The Louisiana theme park closed in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina flooded it — and sat abandoned for nearly two decades after.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 29, 2024

How Six Flags New Orleans Sat In Ruins For 20 Years

The Louisiana theme park closed in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina flooded it — and sat abandoned for nearly two decades after.

By Amber Morgan • November 29, 2024