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Humongous Fungus, The 2,500-Year-Old Michigan Mushroom That’s As Heavy As Three Blue Whales

First documented in the 1980s, the Armillaria gallica mushroom in Crystal Falls, Michigan, was dubbed the "humongous fungus" because it spans 91 acres and weighs 440 tons.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 14, 2025

Humongous Fungus, The 2,500-Year-Old Michigan Mushroom That’s As Heavy As Three Blue Whales

First documented in the 1980s, the Armillaria gallica mushroom in Crystal Falls, Michigan, was dubbed the "humongous fungus" because it spans 91 acres and weighs 440 tons.

By Caroline Redmond • September 14, 2025

Inside The Iroquois Theater Fire, The Devastating 1903 Blaze That Killed 600 People In Chicago

The Iroquois Theater Fire is considered one of the worst building disasters in U.S. history and played a huge role in changing building safety standards.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 13, 2025

Inside The Iroquois Theater Fire, The Devastating 1903 Blaze That Killed 600 People In Chicago

The Iroquois Theater Fire is considered one of the worst building disasters in U.S. history and played a huge role in changing building safety standards.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 13, 2025

44 Colorized Vintage Photos Of Chicago That Show How The Windy City Has Evolved

From its growing skyline to its ever-evolving economy, Chicago looks very different today than it did decades ago.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 8, 2025

44 Colorized Vintage Photos Of Chicago That Show How The Windy City Has Evolved

From its growing skyline to its ever-evolving economy, Chicago looks very different today than it did decades ago.

By Austin Harvey • September 8, 2025

Remains Of 17th-Century House Belonging To Isaac Newton’s Mother Found Near Site Of His Famed Apple Tree

Archaeologists found a number of artifacts at the site, including tableware and thimbles, that may have been used by Isaac Newton's mother, Hannah Ayscough.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 8, 2025

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Remains Of 17th-Century House Belonging To Isaac Newton’s Mother Found Near Site Of His Famed Apple Tree

Archaeologists found a number of artifacts at the site, including tableware and thimbles, that may have been used by Isaac Newton's mother, Hannah Ayscough.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 8, 2025

‘It’s Like Being In A Third World Country’: See 55 Photos Of Hurricane Katrina’s Destruction

After striking the Gulf Coast of the United States in August 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused 1,392 deaths and an estimated $125 billion in damage.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 31, 2025

‘It’s Like Being In A Third World Country’: See 55 Photos Of Hurricane Katrina’s Destruction

After striking the Gulf Coast of the United States in August 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused 1,392 deaths and an estimated $125 billion in damage.

By Austin Harvey • August 31, 2025

Inside Begich Towers, The Self-Sufficient Apartment Building That Houses Nearly An Entire Alaskan Town

Originally built as army barracks during the Cold War, Begich Towers is now home to almost all 272 residents of Whittier, Alaska, a remote outpost near the Passage Canal.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 28, 2025

Inside Begich Towers, The Self-Sufficient Apartment Building That Houses Nearly An Entire Alaskan Town

Originally built as army barracks during the Cold War, Begich Towers is now home to almost all 272 residents of Whittier, Alaska, a remote outpost near the Passage Canal.

By Austin Harvey • August 28, 2025

33 Photos Of The Oval Office That Capture The Storied History Of The White House Room

From the end of World War II to President Richard Nixon's Watergate recordings, the Oval Office has served as a backdrop for countless historic events.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 26, 2025

33 Photos Of The Oval Office That Capture The Storied History Of The White House Room

From the end of World War II to President Richard Nixon's Watergate recordings, the Oval Office has served as a backdrop for countless historic events.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 26, 2025

Inside The Tragic History Of Nauru, The Little-Known Failed Nation In The South Pacific

After years of aggressive phosphate mining, poor investments, rampant corruption, and an increasingly turbulent economy, Nauru is one of the most difficult places to live on Earth.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 25, 2025

Inside The Tragic History Of Nauru, The Little-Known Failed Nation In The South Pacific

After years of aggressive phosphate mining, poor investments, rampant corruption, and an increasingly turbulent economy, Nauru is one of the most difficult places to live on Earth.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 25, 2025

Explore 44 Ancient Ruins From Around The World, From Pompeii To The Pyramids Of Meroë

From temples and monuments to cities and settlements, these magnificent ruins help unlock the mysteries of humanity's shared past.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 21, 2025

Explore 44 Ancient Ruins From Around The World, From Pompeii To The Pyramids Of Meroë

From temples and monuments to cities and settlements, these magnificent ruins help unlock the mysteries of humanity's shared past.

By Austin Harvey • August 21, 2025

Storm Area 51, The Internet Joke That Sparked Fears Of A Violent Raid — But Ultimately Led To Music Festivals

In 2019, a joke Facebook event titled "Storm Area 51" went viral, attracting millions of RSVPs and widespread concerns that a massive crowd would try to breach the secretive U.S. government facility. But the actual event turned out to be completely different.

By Ainsley Brown • Aug 21, 2025

Storm Area 51, The Internet Joke That Sparked Fears Of A Violent Raid — But Ultimately Led To Music Festivals

In 2019, a joke Facebook event titled "Storm Area 51" went viral, attracting millions of RSVPs and widespread concerns that a massive crowd would try to breach the secretive U.S. government facility. But the actual event turned out to be completely different.

By Ainsley Brown • August 21, 2025