The Spartans were the most feared military force in the Greek world, earning legendary status in their wars against Persia—but how they got so powerful is anything but pretty.
Getaways shouldn’t come with guilt. If you're watching your spending, these destinations prove that you don’t need to spend big to make unforgettable memories.
Surrounded by mountains and forests, White Haven lets the terrain guide the experience. The pace is slow, and nature speaks without effort. Trails begin where the pavement ends in this town.
For centuries, the Melungeons remained a riddle in the hills of Appalachia, neither Black, white, nor Native, yet labeled all three. Historians guessed. But the truth? It runs deeper than any census could capture.
Getaways shouldn’t come with guilt. If you're watching your spending, these destinations prove that you don’t need to spend big to make unforgettable memories.
Surrounded by mountains and forests, White Haven lets the terrain guide the experience. The pace is slow, and nature speaks without effort. Trails begin where the pavement ends in this town.
Discover 30 of the most breathtaking places in the world. From stunning beaches to picturesque mountain views, find out which corners of the world boast some of the world's hidden gems.
Rising out of the sands of the Namib Desert is an eerie remnant of another time. The town of Kolmanskop was once a bustling, prosperous German settlement. Now it's slowly being swallowed by sand. What happened?
For centuries, the Melungeons remained a riddle in the hills of Appalachia, neither Black, white, nor Native, yet labeled all three. Historians guessed. But the truth? It runs deeper than any census could capture.
The American middle class has always been a mirror of the times by reflecting values and everyday choices. But what did life actually look like in the 1970s compared to today?
No bells rang when the land sank under the tides. Families simply packed, moved and left behind forgotten traces that now drift quietly along the lakebeds and coastlines.
More than two hundred years ago, a modest library opened its doors to Brooklyn's apprentices to offer little more than books and hope. Today, that same spirit fuels one of America's most vibrant museums.
As of 2023 the foreign-born population in the United States sat at 47.8 million people. But where do the majority of immigrants to America come from? You might be surprised.
From its traditional origin to prestigious world races, this ultimate guide to dog sledding reveals all the intriguing details about this arctic mode of transportation.
Middle class used to be an attainable goal for many Americans. But these days the middle feels like its getting farther and farther away—and in some states more than others.
Once a shimmering expanse of open water, the Pacific now harbors an invisible menace: a massive, drifting plastic and waste zone. This is not science fiction; it's reality and unraveling fast.
Well, at least some of them are. While some of them sure aren't. And AirHelp has gone and ranked 239 of them across 69 countries—and these are the 35 best and the 35 worst.
There are tens of thousands of motor vehicle deaths every year on American highways. But certain highways have more than others. And these are the ones with the most fatalities in each state across the country.
If it's on one of these roads, the answer should probably be...No! These roads aren't just dangerous—they're downright terrifying, and sadly, often deadly as well.
Did you know that one state has a law in place making it illegal to wear cowboy boots if you don't own at least 2 cows. And that's just the tip of the ridiculous laws ice berg. Check out these 4 crazy laws that each state has on the books...