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British Retiree Could Face The Death Penalty After Allegedly Trying To Smuggle Stones Out Of Iraq

66-year-old retired geologist Jim Fitton pocketed a few stones at the ancient site of Eridu in southern Iraq and was later arrested at the airport when officials searched his bags.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2022

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British Retiree Could Face The Death Penalty After Allegedly Trying To Smuggle Stones Out Of Iraq

66-year-old retired geologist Jim Fitton pocketed a few stones at the ancient site of Eridu in southern Iraq and was later arrested at the airport when officials searched his bags.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2022

A New Hybrid ‘Mystery Monkey’ Species Has Just Been Identified In Borneo

The monkey is apparently a cross between a proboscis monkey and a silver langur and may indicate that Borneo's ecosystem is strained.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 5, 2022

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A New Hybrid ‘Mystery Monkey’ Species Has Just Been Identified In Borneo

The monkey is apparently a cross between a proboscis monkey and a silver langur and may indicate that Borneo's ecosystem is strained.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 5, 2022

Largest-Known Cave Art In North America Discovered In Alabama Cave

Using 3D technology, scientists have now brought these expansive, 1,500-year-old mud glyphs to life.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 5, 2022

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Largest-Known Cave Art In North America Discovered In Alabama Cave

Using 3D technology, scientists have now brought these expansive, 1,500-year-old mud glyphs to life.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 5, 2022

Inside The Childhood Home Of Jeffrey Dahmer Where He Bludgeoned And Dismembered His First Victim

Over the decade that Jeffrey Dahmer lived in this quaint house in Akron, Ohio, he developed the sadistic obsessions that fueled his 13-year reign of terror.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 4, 2022

Inside The Childhood Home Of Jeffrey Dahmer Where He Bludgeoned And Dismembered His First Victim

Over the decade that Jeffrey Dahmer lived in this quaint house in Akron, Ohio, he developed the sadistic obsessions that fueled his 13-year reign of terror.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 4, 2022

Female Hunter Found In 6,500-Year-Old Burial Ground Seemingly Reserved For Men

Because the lone female was buried alongside four arrowheads previously believed to be only for men, archaeologists speculate that she was a person of power.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 3, 2022

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Female Hunter Found In 6,500-Year-Old Burial Ground Seemingly Reserved For Men

Because the lone female was buried alongside four arrowheads previously believed to be only for men, archaeologists speculate that she was a person of power.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 3, 2022

Vietnam Just Opened The World’s Longest Glass-Bottomed Bridge In A Stunning Mountain Park

Located in the Moc Chau Island park in the northwestern province of Son La, the Back Long pedestrian bridge spans over 2,000 feet above a 490-foot-deep gorge.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 3, 2022

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Vietnam Just Opened The World’s Longest Glass-Bottomed Bridge In A Stunning Mountain Park

Located in the Moc Chau Island park in the northwestern province of Son La, the Back Long pedestrian bridge spans over 2,000 feet above a 490-foot-deep gorge.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 3, 2022

A Massive Medieval Cargo Ship Was Just Found Underneath The Capital Of Estonia

Archeologists estimate that the 700-year-old ship was likely a cargo vessel and part of the Hanseatic League trading network.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 2, 2022

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A Massive Medieval Cargo Ship Was Just Found Underneath The Capital Of Estonia

Archeologists estimate that the 700-year-old ship was likely a cargo vessel and part of the Hanseatic League trading network.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 2, 2022

How Tall Was Jesus? According To Researchers, Not Very

While the Bible says nothing about Jesus Christ's height, scholars have a good idea how tall Jesus was based on how average people looked when he was alive.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 13, 2022

How Tall Was Jesus? According To Researchers, Not Very

While the Bible says nothing about Jesus Christ's height, scholars have a good idea how tall Jesus was based on how average people looked when he was alive.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 13, 2022

The Powerful Story Of Greyfriars Bobby, The Most Loyal Dog In History

After his master John Gray died in 1858, Greyfriars Bobby spent the next 14 years guarding his grave, leaving just once a day to eat.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 8, 2022

The Powerful Story Of Greyfriars Bobby, The Most Loyal Dog In History

After his master John Gray died in 1858, Greyfriars Bobby spent the next 14 years guarding his grave, leaving just once a day to eat.

By Erin Kelly • April 8, 2022

The Eerie History Of Houska Castle, The Gothic Fortress Built To Seal A ‘Gateway To Hell’

Constructed near Prague in the 13th century, Houska Castle has housed mad scientists, Nazis, and perhaps even "demons."

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 7, 2022

The Eerie History Of Houska Castle, The Gothic Fortress Built To Seal A ‘Gateway To Hell’

Constructed near Prague in the 13th century, Houska Castle has housed mad scientists, Nazis, and perhaps even "demons."

By Marco Margaritoff • April 7, 2022