Lions, tigers roam (more) freely at Philadelphia Zoo
Experts say zoos need to better meet the needs of animals. For a mother and kids at the Philadelphia Zoo, in Pennsylvania, it was a …
How Did Al Capone Die? Inside The Chicago Mobster’s Deranged Last Years
By the time of Al Capone’s death, the 48-year-old had deteriorated so severely from the advanced syphilis ravaging his brain that he had the mental …
The Siberian Unicorn: Unraveling a Prehistoric Mystery
Few creatures captivate the human imagination like the unicorn, a symbol of magic and mystery. Are unicorns mere myths, born from storytelling, or did they …
Alhambra history
A palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Alhambra is a beautiful and unique attraction that warrants a visit. Alhambra features stunningly intricate Arabic …
‘The Battle of Gotland 1361’ Exhibit
This grisly exhibit houses skeletons and weapons from a devastating 14th-century clash. On July 22, 1361, 1,800 Gotland farmers were killed in a brutal clash …
1,600 Tons of Gold Submerged in Lake Baikal: The Mystery Remains Intact in the Reluctance to Recover It
It is sɑid thɑt ɑ huge treɑsure consisting of 1,600 tons of gold lɑy dormɑnt for hundreds of yeɑrs ɑt the bottom of Lɑke Bɑikɑl …
Ancient Buddha statue holds surprise
In December 2014, CT scans revealed what’s inside an ancient Buddha statue: the mummy of an ancient Buddhist master. The 900-year-old statue perfectly encases a …
Inscription bearing name of medieval hero Swiss knight found in King David’s Tomb
A charcoal etching with heraldic emblem of Adrian von Bubenberg’s family shows link between medieval Switzerland and Jerusalem A medieval inscription bearing the name of …
Ravine trapdoor spider
Ravine trapdoor spider, (Cyclocosmia truncata), species of rare and distinctively shaped North American spider. It is a burrowing spider, inhabiting sloping riverbanks and ravines in …
Young Winston Churchill in Rare Photographs, 1890s
When Winston Churchill entered the Royal Military College (Sandhurst) few could foresee that he would become one of Great Britain’s greatest war leaders. He tried …