After decades of speculation about what really happened at Roswell in 1947, the US Air Force revealed that many UFO conspiracy theorists had been right—just not in the way they expected.
These fragments of human experience—raw, unfiltered, and personal, bring us new perspectives on our shared past. What's beautiful about history is that it reveals the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary. So, here are some note-worthy instances.
The legendary island of Atlantis has been an intriguing mystery for millennia, with dozens of theories and findings that can be hard to believe. But in 2024, one research team made a remarkable discovery that is impossible to dispute.
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.
Marco Polo’s father wasn’t around much for his childhood. So, when he finally returned and discovered the connection his son made with a powerful Asian leader, he devised a devious plan—and dealt Marco the ultimate betrayal.
If you and your significant other love nothing more than getting out and about on Valentine's Day, then this guide is for you. Whether your idea of a great date is hiking up a huge hill or a simple stroll around a local park, we've covered some of the best date ideas for Valentine's Day this year.
In communist East Germany, authorities would use horrific psychological warfare to keep citizens in line. But after the Berlin Wall was built, a more lethal consequence was introduced—and it was worse than you could ever imagine.
The Piri Reis World Map of 1513 is one of the oldest post-Columbian world maps in existence. Fascinating and confusing cartographers for centuries, it may have actually discovered Antarctica long before its official discovery.
One state’s urban legend involves a mysterious ship that appears on misty, fall mornings. In nearly every sighting, the person saw someone they knew on the deck—only to learn that person died the very same day.
Harrison Okene was deep inside his ship when the wave hit. The ceiling became the floor, then the power went out and everything went black. Okene wouldn't see light again for 60 agonizing hours.
When you think of airports do you think of long lines, security checks, and overpriced food? Well, that's probably because you've never been to one of the airports listed here and experienced amenities and features so amazing it will make it hard to leave the airport and have you longing for an even longer layover?
