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On January 29, 2025, an American jetliner with 64 people onboard collided mid-air with an army helicopter over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C.—and the outcome was catastrophic.

In 1863, the Native American Ho-Chunk tribe were targeted by a hate group who surrounded their farmlands and threatened to shoot any Ho-Chunk who crossed the line—and the results were devastating.

New Mexico never fails to amaze. One remarkable attraction is the Carlsbad Caverns, which you can explore via an elevator. Brace yourself because you’ll be entering a bottomless pit that looks nothing less than an alien planet.

Beyond the basics, there are some pretty weird traditions out there—does your family take part in any of these?

In the 1850 Fort Utah Massacre, Mormon militiamen opened fire on a Utes encampment taking the lives of over 100 Native Americans—but what they did with the bodies afterward was utterly disturbing.

This kitchen item you likely use every day can save your vacation—and save you plenty of cash along the way.

Archeologists recently discovered an ancient gold sword in a hidden grave in the UK—but its remarkably good condition raises serious questions.

Alexander the Great was one of the most infamous conquerors in history. He was king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He spent much of his life as a king and conqueror, eventually building an empire stretching from modern-day Macedonia to the Indian Ocean. Since the 4th century BC, many statues, paintings, and other works of art have commemorated the undefeated warrior.

The story of the Bermuda Triangle is no secret—but there’s so much that people don’t know.

Do you love your state? Do you think it's the best state to live in in the country? Well, according to WalletHub there is a BEST state to live in and a WORST—and 48 in between. So, let's check 'em out.

It might be called the "Little Ice Age" But the lasting effects of this climate event are anything but little. There is plenty to suggest that this period of regional cooling was a key factor leading to the French Revolution and also must bear some blame for the outbreak of the bubonic plague (aka: The Black Death). We probably wouldn’t have the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel had it not been for the Little Ice Age.

In the heart of Cornwall's Bodmin Moor lies an ancient structure. Known as King Arthur's Hall, this rectangular mound was long thought to be a medieval livestock pen. However, recent archaeological findings have revealed otherwise.