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The Epic Story Of The Seawise Giant, The Longest Ship Ever Built

Just over 1,500 feet long and with a gross tonnage of 260,941 tons, the Seawise Giant — later renamed the Happy Giant, Jahre Viking, and Knock Nevis — was the biggest ship in the world.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 28, 2024

The Epic Story Of The Seawise Giant, The Longest Ship Ever Built

Just over 1,500 feet long and with a gross tonnage of 260,941 tons, the Seawise Giant — later renamed the Happy Giant, Jahre Viking, and Knock Nevis — was the biggest ship in the world.

By Austin Harvey • January 28, 2024

The Groundbreaking History Of The Pony Express, The Short-Lived Mail Delivery Service Of The Wild West

Though the Pony Express is synonymous with the Old West today, it was only in service from April 1860 to October 1861.

By Cara Johnson • Jan 9, 2024

The Groundbreaking History Of The Pony Express, The Short-Lived Mail Delivery Service Of The Wild West

Though the Pony Express is synonymous with the Old West today, it was only in service from April 1860 to October 1861.

By Cara Johnson • January 9, 2024

The Peculiar Story Of Anatoli Bugorski, The Man Who Stuck His Head In A Proton Accelerator And Lived To Tell The Tale

Russian physicist Anatoli Bugorski is the only person known to have been directly exposed to a nuclear particle accelerator beam — and survive.

By Kara Goldfarb • Dec 30, 2023

The Peculiar Story Of Anatoli Bugorski, The Man Who Stuck His Head In A Proton Accelerator And Lived To Tell The Tale

Russian physicist Anatoli Bugorski is the only person known to have been directly exposed to a nuclear particle accelerator beam — and survive.

By Kara Goldfarb • December 30, 2023

This New 3D Recreation Of Ancient Rome Allows Users To Fly Over Its Iconic Landmarks As They Were In The 4th Century

The program has been in the works for nearly 50 years and offers viewers a birds-eye or on-the-ground view of ancient Rome in its prime.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 9, 2023

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This New 3D Recreation Of Ancient Rome Allows Users To Fly Over Its Iconic Landmarks As They Were In The 4th Century

The program has been in the works for nearly 50 years and offers viewers a birds-eye or on-the-ground view of ancient Rome in its prime.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 9, 2023

What Is The Euthanasia Coaster? All About The Hypothetical Thrill Ride Designed To Kill Its Passengers

The brainchild of Lithuanian artist Julijonas Urbonas, the Euthanasia Coaster reaches 1,600 feet high, runs 4.5 miles long, and tops out at 220 miles per hour.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 7, 2023

What Is The Euthanasia Coaster? All About The Hypothetical Thrill Ride Designed To Kill Its Passengers

The brainchild of Lithuanian artist Julijonas Urbonas, the Euthanasia Coaster reaches 1,600 feet high, runs 4.5 miles long, and tops out at 220 miles per hour.

By Austin Harvey • November 7, 2023

This Week In History News, Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

Ancient bull deity statue unearthed in Iraq, 7,000-year-old shark tooth knives found in Indonesia, 400-year-old prosthetic hand discovered in Germany.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 3, 2023

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This Week In History News, Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

Ancient bull deity statue unearthed in Iraq, 7,000-year-old shark tooth knives found in Indonesia, 400-year-old prosthetic hand discovered in Germany.

By All That's Interesting • November 3, 2023

NASA Plans To Build Homes On Earth’s Moon By 2040

NASA seeks to 3D print building materials out of a new concrete made from lunar dust, allowing for structures that could withstand the temperatures and radiation of the lunar surface.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 26, 2023

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NASA Plans To Build Homes On Earth’s Moon By 2040

NASA seeks to 3D print building materials out of a new concrete made from lunar dust, allowing for structures that could withstand the temperatures and radiation of the lunar surface.

By Austin Harvey • October 26, 2023

A 1981 DeLorean Was Found In A Wisconsin Barn With Less Than 1,000 Miles On It

The DeLorean still had all of its original parts and was in near-pristine condition — other than a mouse living inside.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 13, 2023

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A 1981 DeLorean Was Found In A Wisconsin Barn With Less Than 1,000 Miles On It

The DeLorean still had all of its original parts and was in near-pristine condition — other than a mouse living inside.

By Austin Harvey • October 13, 2023

33 Retro Images Of The LAN Parties From The Late 1990s And Early 2000s

From games like StarCraft and Counter-Strike to the endless supply of greasy pizza and energy drinks, LAN parties were the ultimate places to be for young gamers.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 26, 2023

33 Retro Images Of The LAN Parties From The Late 1990s And Early 2000s

From games like StarCraft and Counter-Strike to the endless supply of greasy pizza and energy drinks, LAN parties were the ultimate places to be for young gamers.

By Austin Harvey • September 26, 2023

The History Of The Khopesh, The Ancient Egyptian Sword That Helped Build An Empire

The khopesh first appeared in Sumer in the 3rd century B.C.E., but it would not make a mark on history until it was adopted by the growing New Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 19, 2023

The History Of The Khopesh, The Ancient Egyptian Sword That Helped Build An Empire

The khopesh first appeared in Sumer in the 3rd century B.C.E., but it would not make a mark on history until it was adopted by the growing New Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

By Austin Harvey • August 19, 2023