Jack Hawkins articles

I paid extra to have an adopted dog shipped to me. The airline can't find Fido. What do I do now?

After paying extra to ship an adopted dog, one traveler faces every pet parent’s worst nightmare when the airline loses Fido. Here’s what to do next.
January 27, 2026 Jack Hawkins

The world's oldest cave painting was discovered in Indonesia, rewriting the history of human creativity

Discover how the world’s oldest cave painting found in Indonesia is rewriting the history of human creativity, revealing astonishing insights into early art, symbolism, and ancient human thought.
January 26, 2026 Jack Hawkins

The Tale Of Sabena Flight 548: A Tragedy On Ice

A deeply researched account of Sabena Flight 548, the 1961 plane crash that killed the entire U.S. Women’s Figure Skating Team. This 27-slide feature explores the aviation disaster, its devastating impact on world figure skating, and its lasting place in Winter Olympics history.
January 20, 2026 Jack Hawkins

In 1904, two Olympians went swimming in a lake at the World's Fair. Months later, both died from the same illness.

Explore the tragic deaths of Olympic swimmers David Bratton and George Van Cleaf after the 1904 St. Louis Games, where contaminated water and typhoid fever turned a historic event into a fatal cautionary tale.
January 20, 2026 Jack Hawkins

British Foods Americans Get Totally Wrong

From full English breakfasts to sticky toffee pudding, discover 25 classic British foods Americans should have kept after declaring independence. This funny, food-filled travel article explores the UK dishes the U.S. left behind—and why they deserve a comeback today.
January 19, 2026 Jack Hawkins

The World’s Wildest Eating Contests Are Not For The Faint Of Stomach

Explore the world’s most outrageous eating contests in this fun, travel-magazine feature. From hot dog marathons and fiery chili challenges to bizarre global delicacies, discover 25 wild food competitions that turn travel into a true spectacle.
January 14, 2026 Jack Hawkins

Fort Michilimackinac was renowned as a British & French stronghold in America, but the reveal of 40 structures showed just how hard frontier life was.

Discover the incredible archaeological discoveries at Fort Michilimackinac, where researchers uncovered over 40 structures revealing vivid details of 18th-century frontier life, trade, conflict, and daily survival in early American history.
January 9, 2026 Jack Hawkins

Native American obsidian artifacts unearthed in Alberta tell a new story about prehistoric trade—one that wasn't covered in history class.

Discover how archaeologists traced obsidian from 96 sites in Alberta to distant volcanic sources, revealing a prehistoric trade network that stretched over 750 miles across ancient Canada and reshaped our understanding of Indigenous connectivity.
January 9, 2026 Jack Hawkins

The earliest kingdoms of Korea were a mystery until gold & pottery were found in April 2025, uncovering a hidden artistic brilliance.

Gold ornaments and pottery from ancient Baekje tombs reveal Korea’s early cultural brilliance, elite burial traditions, and far-reaching trade connections.
January 9, 2026 Jack Hawkins