On January 26th, 1950, a U.S. Air Force troop plane took off from Anchorage, Alaska, en route to Great Falls, Montana, carrying 44 passengers, including the crew. Two hours after taking off, the plane met its first check-in and was never heard from or seen
King Tutankhamun has long amazed and baffled people from his grave, and he's not planning on stopping anytime soon. These 163 priceless treasures have made their way to a museum to give visitors a glimpse into ancient Egyptian history and culture. These remarkable artifacts have
In a brand new groundbreaking archaeological find, researchers have uncovered what may be the world’s oldest map of the Milky Way Galaxy within a pre-Egyptian tomb. The tomb, dating back nearly 5,000 years, revealed the intricate artwork and carvings that challenge our previous understanding of
In New York's bustling harbor, among the racket of urban activity, stands a quiet keeper: the Statue of Liberty. To the casual observer, she is a symbol of liberty, a shining beacon of welcome to those arriving at American shores. But beneath her towering form
In the highlands north of Bogotá, Colombia, researchers uncovered a startling genetic mystery: a population of early hunter-gatherers living 6,000 years agoleft no genetic descendants. This "ghost" population, found on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense, represents a basal lineage that unique to South America, distinct from other ancient
We usually attribute "All-American" ideals such as democracy and harmony to ancient Greece, Rome, or European philosophers. But one of the influences that inspired a lot of American standards is unexpected. It's time to give credit where credit is due. The Iroquois Confederacy – America's First
In 1996, when executing a search warrant, police discovered 10,000 human bones and bone fragments on Fox Hollow Farm, which belonged to Herb Baumeister, a local business owner, suspected of killing up to 25 people between 1980 and the early 1990s. Baumeister lured gay men
Picture a thunderous undercover operation, happening out of the public eye. Navy vessels patrolling oceans in the moonlight. Drones above, out of sight. On land, an invisible web beats with hidden life. In the darkness, an American Navy raid is reshaping history. The narrative plunges
Imagine taking a casual hike in the Italian Alps and stumbling upon a hidden world from 280 million years ago. Sounds like something out of a movie, right? Well, that's exactly what happened to one lucky hiker. Let's dive into this incredible discovery together. The Accidental
From the trenches of World War I to the deserts of the Middle East, U.S. military firearms have played a pivotal role in history. Each weapon's history is a testament to innovation and adaptability, shaped by the evolving needs of warfare. Let's explore 10 guns
