J.D. Blackwell articles

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Researchers in Egypt say that the Great Pyramid could be thousands of years older than archaeologists think.

Recent research has resulted in a bold new claim about the age of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
February 10, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

A seven-hour flight delay caused us to miss our cruise, but the airline says it’s not their problem. What can we do?

If you miss your cruise because of a flight delay, you still have some options for getting to the next port or at least a partial reimbursement if the airline is uncooperative.
January 30, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

The Best States For Exploring Old Ghost Towns

The ghost towns of America are fascinating monuments to the country's regional history, economic development, and movement of peoples.
January 12, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

Researchers analyzed DNA samples that proved the Mayan civilization never collapsed but evolved and migrated, leaving its legacy intact.

Today’s science of genetics is uncovering new clues that may determine what happened to the ancient Mayan civilization.
November 3, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

The Best US States For Mineral And Fossil Collecting

The United States is an amazing place for rockhounds and fossil hunters. We look at the best states in America to find minerals, gems, and fossils.
October 27, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

A scuba diver off the coast of Sardinia discovered a trove of 50,000 ancient Roman coins on the seafloor.

In 2023, an amateur scuba diver discovered 50,000 well-preserved Roman bronze coins on the seafloor off the coast of Sardinia. The find is one of the largest Roman coin hoards ever uncovered.
September 30, 2025 J.D. Blackwell