What Really Turned the Sahara Desert From a Green Oasis Into a Wasteland?
The Green Sahara: Was there a Lost Paradise under the Great Desert? Could the Sahara have once been green? Could the world’s largest hot desert …
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Freddie Oversteegen was only 14 when she joined the Dutch resistance during World War II
Freddie Oversteegen was only 14 when she joined the Dutch resistance during World War II, and only a couple of years older when she became …
This Man Survived the Titanic and Then Saved Nearly 130 Lives at Dunkirk
Charles Lightoller signed up for a career at sea. He started working at the age of 13, eventually becoming an officer with the White Star …
Tribe That Formerly Practiced Cannibalism and Killed Missionaries Finally Turns to God
The Yali Tribe in Papa New Guinea, which used to kill missionaries, practice witchcraft and engage in cannibalism, is now following God and graciously accepting …
Smaller Than a Grain of Rice: Engineers Develop World’s Smallest Pacemaker
A tiny device can be inserted using a syringe and then safely dissolves once it is no longer needed. Engineers at Northwestern University have developed an ultra-small …
Petroglyphs at Volcanic Tablelands
The petroglyphs in the Volcanic Tablelands outside of Bishop are one of the most awe-inspiring and intriguing things to see in the Eastern Sierra. Their …
The Quiet Legacy of Red Skelton: A Life of Laughter and Serenity
Red Skelton, the beloved comedian whose infectious humor brought joy to millions, lived a life that was as rich offstage as it was on. In …
The West Virginia Disaster that Changed Coal Mining Forever
The West Virginia Disaster that Changed Coal Mining Forever By DOUGLAS IMBROGNO | 100 Days in Appalachia | Nov. 20, 2018 In 1969, the world’s …
1910: The Discovery Moment of King’s Menkaure and his Queen’s Khamerernebty Statue
The moment of the great discovery of statue of King Menkaure (Mycerinus) and his wife Khamerernebty in the Temple of the King Menkaure Valley in …
9,000-year-old double burial with shaman and infant reveals family mystery through genetic analysis
Recent genetic research has challenged previous assumptions and revealed fascinating details about the woman’s identity, her potential role as a shaman, and the extended familial …