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An Ancient Roman Shrine Surrounded By Offerings Was Just Discovered In The Swiss Alps

Archaeologists have found 100 coins that may have been left as offerings as well as brooches, nails, crystals, and more.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 20, 2023

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An Ancient Roman Shrine Surrounded By Offerings Was Just Discovered In The Swiss Alps

Archaeologists have found 100 coins that may have been left as offerings as well as brooches, nails, crystals, and more.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 20, 2023

The Nubian Pyramids Of Sudan Are Just As Impressive As Those In Egypt — So Why Aren’t They As Well-Known?

More than 250 pyramids that once held the remains of the "Black Pharaohs" of Kush dot the deserts of Sudan, but due to their remote location and the civil war that plagued the country for decades, they don't see nearly as many tourists as their Egyptian counterparts.

By Kendrick Foster • Mar 12, 2023

The Nubian Pyramids Of Sudan Are Just As Impressive As Those In Egypt — So Why Aren’t They As Well-Known?

More than 250 pyramids that once held the remains of the "Black Pharaohs" of Kush dot the deserts of Sudan, but due to their remote location and the civil war that plagued the country for decades, they don't see nearly as many tourists as their Egyptian counterparts.

By Kendrick Foster • March 12, 2023

Nutty Putty Cave Was A Hotspot For Underground Explorers — Until One Spelunker Got Trapped Inside

After John Edward Jones got stuck inside Utah's Nutty Putty Cave and died there in 2009, it was closed for good — with Jones' body forever sealed inside.

By William DeLong • Mar 11, 2023

Nutty Putty Cave Was A Hotspot For Underground Explorers — Until One Spelunker Got Trapped Inside

After John Edward Jones got stuck inside Utah's Nutty Putty Cave and died there in 2009, it was closed for good — with Jones' body forever sealed inside.

By William DeLong • March 11, 2023

Exploring The Allegedly Grisly Meaning Behind ‘London Bridge Is Falling Down’

The English nursery rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down" seems innocent on the surface, but some scholars believe it's a reference to immurement — the medieval punishment where a person is locked inside a room until they died.

By John Kuroski • Mar 11, 2023

Exploring The Allegedly Grisly Meaning Behind ‘London Bridge Is Falling Down’

The English nursery rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down" seems innocent on the surface, but some scholars believe it's a reference to immurement — the medieval punishment where a person is locked inside a room until they died.

By John Kuroski • March 11, 2023

Inside The Mysteries Of Göbekli Tepe, The Oldest Temple In The World

Built between 9500 and 8000 BCE in present-day Turkey, Göbekli Tepe is a Neolithic place of worship that predates Stonehenge by over 6,000 years.

By Mark Oliver • Mar 10, 2023

Inside The Mysteries Of Göbekli Tepe, The Oldest Temple In The World

Built between 9500 and 8000 BCE in present-day Turkey, Göbekli Tepe is a Neolithic place of worship that predates Stonehenge by over 6,000 years.

By Mark Oliver • March 10, 2023

40 Years After Nuclear Disaster, Chernobyl’s Dogs Are Now Genetically Distinct

Researchers used blood samples to pinpoint genetic differences between dogs in the Chernobyl exclusion zone and in surrounding areas. These findings may help scientists understand the effects of radiation on large mammals, including humans.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 7, 2023

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40 Years After Nuclear Disaster, Chernobyl’s Dogs Are Now Genetically Distinct

Researchers used blood samples to pinpoint genetic differences between dogs in the Chernobyl exclusion zone and in surrounding areas. These findings may help scientists understand the effects of radiation on large mammals, including humans.

By Amber Morgan • March 7, 2023

Why The McKamey Manor Haunted House Is Actually A Torture Chamber

Visitors at Tennessee's McKamey Manor pay to be bound and tortured for up to eight hours in what is the most extreme haunted house experience in America.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 3, 2023

Why The McKamey Manor Haunted House Is Actually A Torture Chamber

Visitors at Tennessee's McKamey Manor pay to be bound and tortured for up to eight hours in what is the most extreme haunted house experience in America.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 3, 2023

Saudi Arabia Plans To Build A Futuristic Downtown In Riyadh — Complete With A Cube-Shaped Skyscraper

The Saudi Arabian government hopes the innovative downtown area will attract tourists and diversify the country's oil-based economy.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 28, 2023

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Saudi Arabia Plans To Build A Futuristic Downtown In Riyadh — Complete With A Cube-Shaped Skyscraper

The Saudi Arabian government hopes the innovative downtown area will attract tourists and diversify the country's oil-based economy.

By Amber Morgan • February 28, 2023

Police Warn Of ‘Evil Elmo,’ A Man Harassing Residents Of Santa Cruz While Dressed As Cookie Monster

For years, a man with the nickname "Evil Elmo" has terrorized cities across the United States while dressed up as Sesame Street characters — and he was most recently spotted in Santa Cruz.

By Amber Morgan • Feb 27, 2023

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Police Warn Of ‘Evil Elmo,’ A Man Harassing Residents Of Santa Cruz While Dressed As Cookie Monster

For years, a man with the nickname "Evil Elmo" has terrorized cities across the United States while dressed up as Sesame Street characters — and he was most recently spotted in Santa Cruz.

By Amber Morgan • February 27, 2023

Rare Photos Capture Flourishing Wildlife In The Demilitarized Zone Between North And South Korea

Golden eagles, mountain goats, black bears, and more have thrived in the uninhabited Korean DMZ for the past 70 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 27, 2023

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Rare Photos Capture Flourishing Wildlife In The Demilitarized Zone Between North And South Korea

Golden eagles, mountain goats, black bears, and more have thrived in the uninhabited Korean DMZ for the past 70 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 27, 2023