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The Enchanting Story Of Hy-Brasil, The Mythical Irish Island That Purportedly Appears Every Seven Years

Stories about Hy-Brasil have circulated for centuries — and some even claim to have seen and visited the legendary island off Ireland's western coast.

By Andrew Milne • Nov 25, 2025

The Enchanting Story Of Hy-Brasil, The Mythical Irish Island That Purportedly Appears Every Seven Years

Stories about Hy-Brasil have circulated for centuries — and some even claim to have seen and visited the legendary island off Ireland's western coast.

By Andrew Milne • November 25, 2025

Inside 7 Of The Worst Accidental Plane Crashes In History — And What Caused Them

From the New York City plane crash that happened shortly after 9/11 to the Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision in India, these aviation accidents shocked and horrified the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 24, 2025

Inside 7 Of The Worst Accidental Plane Crashes In History — And What Caused Them

From the New York City plane crash that happened shortly after 9/11 to the Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision in India, these aviation accidents shocked and horrified the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 24, 2025

The Extraordinary Histories Of 9 Lost Cities And How They Were Finally Rediscovered

From Machu Picchu to Pompeii, these cities were lost to the outside world for generations but are now hot spots for tourists and archaeologists alike.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 23, 2025

The Extraordinary Histories Of 9 Lost Cities And How They Were Finally Rediscovered

From Machu Picchu to Pompeii, these cities were lost to the outside world for generations but are now hot spots for tourists and archaeologists alike.

By Austin Harvey • November 23, 2025

An Ancient Roman Erotic Fresco Painting Has Just Been Uncovered In Pompeii

The erotic work is not an uncommon find, but this particular depiction of the Greek myth "Leda and the Swan" has unique elements to it.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 23, 2025

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An Ancient Roman Erotic Fresco Painting Has Just Been Uncovered In Pompeii

The erotic work is not an uncommon find, but this particular depiction of the Greek myth "Leda and the Swan" has unique elements to it.

By Bernadette Deron • November 23, 2025

The Shocking Story Of Dipendra, The Crown Prince Of Nepal Who Massacred His Family

On June 1, 2001, Dipendra murdered nine members of the Nepalese royal family, including his parents and siblings, before dying by suicide.

By Ainsley Brown • Nov 18, 2025

The Shocking Story Of Dipendra, The Crown Prince Of Nepal Who Massacred His Family

On June 1, 2001, Dipendra murdered nine members of the Nepalese royal family, including his parents and siblings, before dying by suicide.

By Ainsley Brown • November 18, 2025

Oregon’s Humongous Fungus: The Incredible Story Of The Largest Organism In The World

The Humongous Fungus in Oregon's Malheur National Forest is 8,000 years old and covers an area of 2,000 acres, making it the largest living thing by area on planet Earth.

By Ainsley Brown • Nov 13, 2025

Oregon’s Humongous Fungus: The Incredible Story Of The Largest Organism In The World

The Humongous Fungus in Oregon's Malheur National Forest is 8,000 years old and covers an area of 2,000 acres, making it the largest living thing by area on planet Earth.

By Ainsley Brown • November 13, 2025

Archaeologists In Kazakhstan Just Discovered The Remains Of A Saka Warrior Holding A Bronze Sword Inside A 2,500-Year-Old Tomb

The burial dates back to between the sixth and seventh centuries B.C.E., when the nomadic Saka people roamed the Eurasian Steppe.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 12, 2025

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Archaeologists In Kazakhstan Just Discovered The Remains Of A Saka Warrior Holding A Bronze Sword Inside A 2,500-Year-Old Tomb

The burial dates back to between the sixth and seventh centuries B.C.E., when the nomadic Saka people roamed the Eurasian Steppe.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 12, 2025

55 Revealing Photos Of 1980s Brooklyn That Show How The Borough Changed Throughout The Decade

See what Brooklyn looked like before the hipsters moved in and gentrification took hold.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 10, 2025

55 Revealing Photos Of 1980s Brooklyn That Show How The Borough Changed Throughout The Decade

See what Brooklyn looked like before the hipsters moved in and gentrification took hold.

By Austin Harvey • November 10, 2025

An Ornate Egyptian Vase Has Been Unearthed At One Of Pompeii’s ‘Street Food’ Kitchens

The glazed ceramic vessel, which was decorated with hunting scenes, was seemingly used as a food storage container in a popina, or food stand.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 10, 2025

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An Ornate Egyptian Vase Has Been Unearthed At One Of Pompeii’s ‘Street Food’ Kitchens

The glazed ceramic vessel, which was decorated with hunting scenes, was seemingly used as a food storage container in a popina, or food stand.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 10, 2025

The Remarkable Story Of Halden Prison, The Norwegian Facility Called The Most Humane Lockup In The World

Halden Prison focuses on rehabilitation, not punishment — and its 250 inmates have individual cells, access to activities like yoga and woodworking, and sweeping views of the nearby forest through their bar-less windows.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 9, 2025

The Remarkable Story Of Halden Prison, The Norwegian Facility Called The Most Humane Lockup In The World

Halden Prison focuses on rehabilitation, not punishment — and its 250 inmates have individual cells, access to activities like yoga and woodworking, and sweeping views of the nearby forest through their bar-less windows.

By All That's Interesting • November 9, 2025