Heart Of Darkness: The 1972 Andes Flight Disaster

Heart Of Darkness: The 1972 Andes Flight Disaster


January 28, 2025 | Samantha Henman

Heart Of Darkness: The 1972 Andes Flight Disaster


The Andes flight disaster—or the Miracle of the Andes—might be one of history's most harrowing survival stories.

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WORLD HISTORY

Researchers at the ancient Greek city of Ephesus finally identified remains long believed to be those of Cleopatra’s sister.

Researchers finally established the identity of the remains found in the ancient Greek city of Ephesus.
January 16, 2026 Marlon Wright
Ancient city of Aten
WORLD HISTORY

In 2021, archaeologists uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 3,400-year-old city where homes, tools, and workshops were left exactly as they were.

Archaeologists uncover the Lost Golden City of Aten near Luxor, Egypt—a 3,400-year-old urban center revealing daily life, industry, and royal power during the height of the New Kingdom.
January 15, 2026 Allison Robertson
DESTINATIONS

The Latest Data Ranks The Best And Worst States To Retire In For 2026

Retirement dreams look very different depending on where you land. Using the latest CareScout 2026 retirement data, states were evaluated based on affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access. Some longtime favorites slipped, others surged—and the results may challenge assumptions about where retirement dollars stretch the furthest.
January 15, 2026 Jesse Singer
TRAVEL TIPS

I reclined my seat on a short flight and the person behind me got furious. Who’s actually in the wrong here?

You’re on a short flight, maybe 1–2 hours. Seat belt on, knees cramped, and suddenly you press the recline button. Simple, right? Not quite. Turns out that tiny motion has become one of the most debated actions in modern travel.
January 15, 2026 Jesse Singer
TRAVEL TIPS

My seatmate spilled his sugary drink all over my laptop. Now all the keys are stuck and the airline did nothing to help. What can I do?

If your personal property is damaged by another traveller, you may be out of luck, But there are still some actions you can take to minimize the cost and inconvenience.
January 15, 2026 Sammy Tran
TRAVEL TIPS

The person behind me kept kicking my seat the whole flight—and a flight attendant actually told me to “just deal with it.” What can I do?

Seat kicking is one of those universal flight annoyances almost everyone has experienced—you assume it’ll stop once the passenger realizes it. When it doesn’t, the frustration builds fast, especially when you’re stuck for hours with nowhere to go. And when the response is “just deal with it,” that frustration goes from annoying to infuriating.
January 14, 2026 Jesse Singer

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