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George Everest, The English Surveyor Who Is The Namesake Of Mount Everest

George Everest wasn't a mountaineer and never laid eyes on Mount Everest — so how did the world's highest mountain come to bear his name?

By William DeLong • Jan 25, 2026

George Everest, The English Surveyor Who Is The Namesake Of Mount Everest

George Everest wasn't a mountaineer and never laid eyes on Mount Everest — so how did the world's highest mountain come to bear his name?

By William DeLong • January 25, 2026

The Life And Death Of Ueli Steck, The Record-Breaking Mountain Climber Who Fell 3,000 Feet To His Death

Known as the "Swiss Machine," mountain climber Ueli Steck fell from the Nuptse peak in the Everest massif on April 30, 2017, leaving him dead at the age of just 40.

By Daniel Rennie • Jan 18, 2026

The Life And Death Of Ueli Steck, The Record-Breaking Mountain Climber Who Fell 3,000 Feet To His Death

Known as the "Swiss Machine," mountain climber Ueli Steck fell from the Nuptse peak in the Everest massif on April 30, 2017, leaving him dead at the age of just 40.

By Daniel Rennie • January 18, 2026

The Tragic Story Of David Sharp, Who Froze To Death While Solo Climbing Mount Everest

On May 15, 2006, David Sharp died on the Northeast Ridge of Mount Everest after becoming immobile due to frostbite and a lack of oxygen. The 40 climbers who passed him as he struggled later faced harsh criticism for not trying harder to save him.

By Gina Dimuro • Jan 4, 2026

The Tragic Story Of David Sharp, Who Froze To Death While Solo Climbing Mount Everest

On May 15, 2006, David Sharp died on the Northeast Ridge of Mount Everest after becoming immobile due to frostbite and a lack of oxygen. The 40 climbers who passed him as he struggled later faced harsh criticism for not trying harder to save him.

By Gina Dimuro • January 4, 2026

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

The Mythic History Of Route 66, The Iconic Highway That Stretched From Chicago To California

In the 1920s, Route 66 was promoted as "the shortest, best and most scenic route from Chicago through St. Louis to Los Angeles," and as traffic increased, motels, restaurants, and gas stations began popping up along the road to cater to travelers.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 7, 2025

The Mythic History Of Route 66, The Iconic Highway That Stretched From Chicago To California

In the 1920s, Route 66 was promoted as "the shortest, best and most scenic route from Chicago through St. Louis to Los Angeles," and as traffic increased, motels, restaurants, and gas stations began popping up along the road to cater to travelers.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 7, 2025

How Robin Lee Graham Became The Youngest Person To Sail Around The World Alone

In 1965, 16-year-old Robin Lee Graham set out from California in his 24-foot sloop to circumnavigate the globe with just two cats for company — and he successfully completed his journey five years and more than 30,000 miles later.

By Andrew Milne • Jul 31, 2025

How Robin Lee Graham Became The Youngest Person To Sail Around The World Alone

In 1965, 16-year-old Robin Lee Graham set out from California in his 24-foot sloop to circumnavigate the globe with just two cats for company — and he successfully completed his journey five years and more than 30,000 miles later.

By Andrew Milne • July 31, 2025

Explore Cau Vang, The Vietnam Bridge That Appears As If It’s Made Of Solid Gold And Held Up By Giant Hands

Constructed in 2018 in Da Nang, Vietnam, the Golden Bridge was designed to look like "giant hands of gods pulling a strip of gold out of the land."

By Bernadette Deron • Jun 22, 2025

Explore Cau Vang, The Vietnam Bridge That Appears As If It’s Made Of Solid Gold And Held Up By Giant Hands

Constructed in 2018 in Da Nang, Vietnam, the Golden Bridge was designed to look like "giant hands of gods pulling a strip of gold out of the land."

By Bernadette Deron • June 22, 2025

Scientists Discover The Remains Of A 3,700-Year-Old Egyptian Woman And Her Fetus Who Died In Childbirth

The discovery provides information about how Ancient Egyptians may have dealt with pregnancy and maternal mortality.

By Bernadette Deron • Jun 8, 2025

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Scientists Discover The Remains Of A 3,700-Year-Old Egyptian Woman And Her Fetus Who Died In Childbirth

The discovery provides information about how Ancient Egyptians may have dealt with pregnancy and maternal mortality.

By Bernadette Deron • June 8, 2025

A Canadian Woman Returns Artifacts She Stole From Pompeii, Claiming The ‘Cursed’ Items Gave Her Cancer

"Take them back, please, they bring bad luck."

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 4, 2025

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A Canadian Woman Returns Artifacts She Stole From Pompeii, Claiming The ‘Cursed’ Items Gave Her Cancer

"Take them back, please, they bring bad luck."

By Natasha Ishak • June 4, 2025

33 Otherworldly Photos That Show The Beauty — And Danger — Of Tanzania’s Lake Natron

Lake Natron in northern Tanzania is so alkaline that just three species of fish can survive in its waters, and it calcifies birds that die on its shores.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 9, 2025

33 Otherworldly Photos That Show The Beauty — And Danger — Of Tanzania’s Lake Natron

Lake Natron in northern Tanzania is so alkaline that just three species of fish can survive in its waters, and it calcifies birds that die on its shores.

By Erin Kelly • March 9, 2025