Marlon Wright articles

Researchers finally established the identity of the remains found in the ancient Greek city of Ephesus.

You're standing at the baggage carousel after a long flight, tired and eager to head to your hotel. You paid extra for priority baggage, expecting your suitcase to arrive quickly so you could beat the crowd and get on with your day. But as minutes turn into half an hour, you watch nearly every other bag slide down the chute before yours finally appears. The frustration sets in—what was the point of paying that fee? It's a scenario many travelers across the United States have encountered or could face on their next trip. This article will help you understand whether you can demand a refund when priority baggage doesn't deliver, what your actual rights are as a passenger, and how to navigate disputes with airlines over these kinds of service failures.

Costa Rica often appears as a permanent escape from high costs and daily stress. Once the glow of the sun-soaked beaches and friendly communities fades, long-term residents encounter challenges rarely mentioned in relocation stories.

Cleopatra VII remains one of history’s most powerful and misunderstood rulers. While her life has been endlessly debated, her death left behind a mystery that still endures. Somewhere beneath Egypt, her tomb remains hidden, defying centuries of explorers.

You're in a US city, and you've just hailed a taxi to get back to your hotel. The ride seems smooth until you arrive at your destination. The driver suddenly demands double the metered fare. When you question the charge, his tone shifts—he becomes hostile, raising his voice and blocking your exit. Your heart races. What do you do? While this is a hypothetical scenario, it's one that could happen to anyone navigating unfamiliar streets or even in your own neighborhood. Taxi disputes involving overcharging are not uncommon, while those with intimidation are rarer but serious when they occur. Understanding how to respond protects you from further harm and ensures the driver faces appropriate consequences for misconduct.

Across the United States, vast reservation lands hold stories rarely told in full. These places reflect sovereignty, survival, and ongoing influence in law and culture. Understanding their scale and significance explains how Native nations continue to impact modern America.

You think pyramids are ancient? A stone wall hidden inside a Greek cave makes them look like yesterday's news. Ice Age humans stacked these rocks when survival meant innovation, creating something that would outlast empires.

In 2016, construction crews breaking ground for Rome's new Metro C line at Piazza Venezia expected delays. This is Rome, after all—you can't swing a pickaxe without hitting something ancient. But what emerged from beneath one of the city's most famous squares wasn't another marble emperor or forgotten temple. Instead, workers unearthed something far more intimate and historically precious: an entire neighborhood of ordinary Romans, frozen in time. The discovery revealed a dense warren of working-class homes, shops, and workshops dating back nearly two millennia, complete with the everyday detritus of ancient urban life. Charred beans still sat in cooking pots. Children's toys lay scattered across the floor. The site became an accidental time capsule of common people who history books typically ignore, and it immediately threw the metro project into chaos. What was supposed to be a straightforward transit expansion became one of the most significant archaeological finds in modern Roman history.

Flying often comes with unexpected challenges, and luggage issues are among the most common. One increasingly common frustration is being asked to check a carry-on bag at the gate, only for it to go missing. Many travelers assume that since the bag was meant for the cabin, different rules apply. But what actually happens when the airline takes a carry-on and then loses it?