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Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.

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.

Above the entrance to one of Christianity’s holiest churches sits a small wooden ladder. It looks ordinary. It isn’t. That ladder hasn’t moved since 1728—and it can’t be moved unless six Christian denominations all agree. For nearly 300 years, no one has.

Most dinosaur discoveries are just bones. No texture. No skin. No real sense of what they truly looked like. But in early 2026, scientists unveiled something almost unheard of—a newly identified dinosaur with preserved surface details dating back more than 120 million years.

Inside a glass-and-steel structure in the Arizona desert, eight people agreed to do something no one had ever attempted before. They would live sealed inside a completely enclosed ecosystem for two full years. No resupply. No fresh air. No stepping outside. This wasn’t a reality show…This was reality.

Discover the fascinating story behind a 3,300-year-old Egyptian clay whistle unearthed near Thebes, believed to have been used by ancient police guarding the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. This remarkable find offers rare insight into New Kingdom law enforcement, tomb security, and the daily lives of Medjay guards who protected pharaohs’ treasures.

Discover the mystery of the Qabr-er-Rumia tomb near Kolea, Algeria—an awe-inspiring 2,000-year-old royal mausoleum believed to be linked to Cleopatra Selene II and King Juba II.

For centuries, people have imagined heaven as clouds, light, and angels. But what if science could actually pin down where it is in the cosmos? Well, one former Harvard physicist says he has done exactly that.

These aren’t trick questions or deep-cut history trivia. They’re basic facts most Americans think they know—until they’re asked directly. No Googling, no hints. Just read the question, lock in your answer, then swipe to see how you did. Keep score if you’re brave.

TSA quietly rolled out a set of updates meant to make travel smoother for people who serve—and the families who carry that service with them.

Vacations are precious—we only get so many days a year to escape the grind. So, when one partner wants a cruise and the other is dreaming of an all-inclusive resort, how do you choose?

Nothing represents America quite like a great hamburger. It’s humble, endlessly customizable, and taken very seriously everywhere from roadside diners to chef-driven kitchens. So we tracked down the single burger locals argue over, fawn over, and drool over most in each state.