15 Creepy Discoveries in the Congo That Terrified the World
The Congo Basin isn’t just the world’s second-largest rainforest—it’s a living enigma, a swirling vortex of ancient secrets where the line between myth and reality …
Nikola Tesla Made an X-Ray of His Own Foot With a Machine He Designed in 1896
Inventor Nikola Tesla is famous for his work with electricity and radio. Holding over 300 patents, the Serbian-American inventor was prolific, but not all of his …
The Grand Kolyvan Vase: A Monumental Marvel of Jasper and Craftsmanship
Nestled within the opulent halls of the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum, the Grand Kolyvan Vase stands as a testament to human ingenuity …
A Tribute in Stone: The 1877 Photograph of Wild Bill Hickok’s Grave
In the summer of 1877, a photograph captured a moment of quiet reverence in Deadwood, Dakota Territory. Colorado Charlie Utter, a loyal friend of the …
The Making of a Western Legend: Charlie Utter and the Burial of Wild Bill Hickok
In 1877, a poignant photograph captured a moment of solemn tribute in Deadwood, Dakota Territory. Colorado Charlie Utter, a steadfast friend of the legendary Wild …
Minik
In April 1897, six polar Inuits arrived in New York City. Far removed from the home they had known in Greenland, where their Inuit community …
The Children of Auschwitz: A Story of Resilience and Remembrance
On January 27, 1945, as Soviet troops advanced through Poland in the final months of World War II, they arrived at Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest and …
The Memorial to Crazy Horse Has Been Under Construction For Almost 70 Years
But you can still visit the memorial, which is located in South Dakota Oglala Lakota leader Crazy Horse, born on this day in 1849, was …
What US Navy Sailors Do During Their Off Time
Life in the US Navy is demanding, with long hours, intense training, and extended deployments. But when the work day winds down, sailors find creative …
Roald Dahl’s Heartbreaking Letter About Losing his Daughter in 1962
Roald Dahl, the beloved author of my personal favorites Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and The BFG, lost his eldest daughter, Olivia, to measles in the early 60s. …