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Archaeologists Unearth ‘Exceptionally High’ Number Of Decapitated Bodies At Roman Burial Site In England

The burial sites at Knobb's Farm indicate that the Romans turned to harsh punishments to keep their British subjects in line in the third century.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 2, 2021

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Archaeologists Unearth ‘Exceptionally High’ Number Of Decapitated Bodies At Roman Burial Site In England

The burial sites at Knobb's Farm indicate that the Romans turned to harsh punishments to keep their British subjects in line in the third century.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 2, 2021

Explore The North Pole With These 21 Fascinating Arctic Animals

From the adorable to the ferocious, these unique arctic animals rule Earth's snow and ice.

By Elisabeth Sherman • May 14, 2021

Explore The North Pole With These 21 Fascinating Arctic Animals

From the adorable to the ferocious, these unique arctic animals rule Earth's snow and ice.

By Elisabeth Sherman • May 14, 2021

25 Stunning Photos Of Boldt Castle — And The Tragic Story Behind It

Built on Heart Island in New York during the early 20th century, Boldt Castle was meant to be the ultimate expression of love. But it all ended in heartbreak.

By Erin Kelly • May 12, 2021

25 Stunning Photos Of Boldt Castle — And The Tragic Story Behind It

Built on Heart Island in New York during the early 20th century, Boldt Castle was meant to be the ultimate expression of love. But it all ended in heartbreak.

By Erin Kelly • May 12, 2021

Explore Singer Castle, New York’s Turn-Of-The-Century Palace Filled With Secret Passageways And A Dungeon

Built in 1905 by eccentric sewing machine magnate Frederick Bourne, Singer Castle looms over Dark Island like a modern medieval fortress.

By Erin Kelly • May 8, 2021

Explore Singer Castle, New York’s Turn-Of-The-Century Palace Filled With Secret Passageways And A Dungeon

Built in 1905 by eccentric sewing machine magnate Frederick Bourne, Singer Castle looms over Dark Island like a modern medieval fortress.

By Erin Kelly • May 8, 2021

Divers Discover A 3,000-Year-Old Sunken Bronze Age Village Beneath A Swiss Lake

The discovery redefines the city of Lucerne's history and suggests that the area was settled 2,000 years earlier than previously assumed.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 28, 2021

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Divers Discover A 3,000-Year-Old Sunken Bronze Age Village Beneath A Swiss Lake

The discovery redefines the city of Lucerne's history and suggests that the area was settled 2,000 years earlier than previously assumed.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 28, 2021

Meet Mauro Morandi, The ‘Italian Robinson Crusoe’ Who Lived Alone On A Deserted Island For 32 Years

The former gym teacher shipwrecked on the uninhabited Sardinian island while attempting to sail to Polynesia in 1989 — and decided to stay. But now, the 81-year-old is being forced to leave.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 27, 2021

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Meet Mauro Morandi, The ‘Italian Robinson Crusoe’ Who Lived Alone On A Deserted Island For 32 Years

The former gym teacher shipwrecked on the uninhabited Sardinian island while attempting to sail to Polynesia in 1989 — and decided to stay. But now, the 81-year-old is being forced to leave.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 27, 2021

The Inside Story Of Walt Disney’s Secret Tunnels Beneath The Magic Kingdom

For decades, Walt Disney's vast network of "utilidor" tunnels have allowed costumed employees to move throughout the Magic Kingdom without being detected by guests.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 16, 2021

The Inside Story Of Walt Disney’s Secret Tunnels Beneath The Magic Kingdom

For decades, Walt Disney's vast network of "utilidor" tunnels have allowed costumed employees to move throughout the Magic Kingdom without being detected by guests.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 16, 2021

Explore Hammond Castle, The Extravagant Massachusetts Estate Built By Thomas Edison’s Eccentric Protégé

Known as the "father of remote control," John Hays Hammond Jr. built his dream palace with traditional medieval features, including a drawbridge, bell tower, and dungeon.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 7, 2021

Explore Hammond Castle, The Extravagant Massachusetts Estate Built By Thomas Edison’s Eccentric Protégé

Known as the "father of remote control," John Hays Hammond Jr. built his dream palace with traditional medieval features, including a drawbridge, bell tower, and dungeon.

By Erin Kelly • April 7, 2021

Discover The Gympie-Gympie, The ‘Suicide Plant’ Hidden In The Australian Rainforest

Though it's covered in a layer of downy fuzz, the "hairs" of the gympie-gympie plant deliver a sting so toxic that the pain can last for years.

By Leah Silverman • Apr 6, 2021

Discover The Gympie-Gympie, The ‘Suicide Plant’ Hidden In The Australian Rainforest

Though it's covered in a layer of downy fuzz, the "hairs" of the gympie-gympie plant deliver a sting so toxic that the pain can last for years.

By Leah Silverman • April 6, 2021

Scientists Find A 20,000-Year-Old Link Between Brazil’s Indigenous People And Ancient Australians

Researchers guess the ancient people crossing the Bering Land Bridge from Asia brought the Australian DNA with them.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 2, 2021

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Scientists Find A 20,000-Year-Old Link Between Brazil’s Indigenous People And Ancient Australians

Researchers guess the ancient people crossing the Bering Land Bridge from Asia brought the Australian DNA with them.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 2, 2021