Jane O'Shea articles

Hidden beneath pristine wrappings since around 1504 BCE, Amenhotep I’s face remained unseen until scientists used CT scans to reveal it. The breakthrough offered a hauntingly lifelike portrait of a pharaoh untouched by time, bridging ancient rituals with modern imaging technology.

The Cherokee Indians have a rich and complex history in the United States. They were a sophisticated society with a unique language, governance structure, and cultural practices. But when settlers encroached on their land they were met with devastating consequences. Despite this trauma, the Cherokee Nation persevered, rebuilding their community and becoming one of the most successful and influential Native American tribes in the United States.

Some places don’t just test your courage; they test your instincts. Behind postcard views and busy streets, danger hides in plain sight, shaping how people live, move, and survive in the world’s toughest corners.

All around the world, many species that were thought to be destined for extinction are showing surprising increases in their populations. Here are 33 wild species whose recoveries inspire hope for future wildlife conservation efforts.

Old factories hum with silence, church bells never ring, yet something lingers. These forgotten Midwest corners still whisper their stories to anyone curious enough to listen (or visit).

A forgotten civilization once thrived in central Italy, shaping rituals, cities, and beliefs long before Rome took center stage. Their legacy lies preserved in tombs that are complete with stories of everyday life and death.

Imagine booking a trip only to discover the place you’re heading doesn’t really want more visitors right now. That’s the reality unfolding in several destinations.

The world outside changes fast, but Tangier Island’s speech doesn’t. Every conversation reminds you that some traditions find their own way to stick around.

Deep in southern China, explorers peered into a yawning pit that seemed to stretch endlessly downward. Sinkholes like this are nature’s hidden doorways, carved over the ages. What they found here wasn’t just empty rock. It hinted at a world few believed still existed.c