Peter Kinney articles

Migrant Workers

The Dark History Of Labor: If You Think Work Sucks Now, Just Imagine If You Were Born In 1890

Yes, stale office coffee and bosses who micromanage are horrible. But these stories throughout history will make you adopt a grateful attitude. At least you're able to go to work and come back whole. Prepare to have all the dirty laundry—from the older centuries to this day—aired.
December 9, 2024 Peter Kinney
Amelia Earhart

Researchers now believe Amelia Earhart's plane likely crashed somewhere between Hawaii and Australia, but her legacy lived on. Here is her tragic story.

For a woman like Amelia Earhart, the sky was never the limit. Born during a time when social norms restricted women, she blazed through. Tragically, though, her story ended amidst the winds of the Pacific skies. This is her story.
December 6, 2024 Peter Kinney
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571

When Flight 571 crashed, the survivors thought they were doomed—but somehow 16 souls made it. Here is their story.

Imagine you're flying in perhaps the "safest" airplanes then, boom! You crash and are trapped in a remote location for 72 days. This is exactly what happened to a Uruguayan rugby team. Here is an account of how it all unfolded.
December 5, 2024 Peter Kinney
Pirates

Places You Shouldn't Sail: Earth's 16 Most Feared Sea Routes

Even for a thalassophile, these waterbodies are more fearful than fascinating. Extreme weather, lurking pirates, and dangerous conditions torture those who dare to sail through these waters.
December 5, 2024 Peter Kinney
Internal

Archaeologists Discovered 4,000-Year-Old Chariots That Completely Changed Our Understanding Of Ancient India

History isn't written in stone—it's buried beneath it. If you thought we already knew everything about ancient India, recent discoveries of 4,000-year-old royal tombs and chariots are challenging it all. Here's the tea.
December 3, 2024 Peter Kinney
Coastal Home

Places You Can Buy A Waterfront Home That Are Actually Affordable

No, babe, owning a waterside home is not just a pipe dream. From east to west, these 41 cities prove that coastal living doesn't require a billionaire's budget—although having one would help.
December 2, 2024 Peter Kinney
Starbucks

Things That Are Normal In America That Shock Visitors From Other Countries

While Americans find some habits typical, other people scratch their heads, asking: Why? Here’s your guide to understanding these fascinating cultural differences that make the USA distinctively unique—it starts with free refills and ends with eateries closing early.
November 27, 2024 Peter Kinney
Air Balloon

Gorgeous Photos Of The World’s Most Spectacular Festivals

Light, music, art, dance, and even nature bring people together in these culturally beautiful festivals. After all, nothing compares to the experience of watching cities turn into living galleries of human creativity and in-grained tradition.
November 25, 2024 Peter Kinney
Franklin Expedition

What We Know About The Franklin Expedition, History's Most Baffling Disappearance

Led by John Franklin, this was a British Arctic adventure that didn't go exactly as planned. What began in 1845 as an ambitious push to discovery ended up becoming a questionable, haunting mystery.
November 20, 2024 Peter Kinney