There’s a place in Southeast Asia where locals have whispered the same story for generations—about small, strange, "Hobbit Humans" living deep in the forests. Most people outside the region have never heard of it. Even fewer have taken the claims seriously. But a handful of researchers say the locals might be describing something far more extraordinary than anyone imagined.

For centuries, people have wondered what sits below the Great Sphinx’s giant paws. The statue looks calm on the surface, yet the ground beneath it holds questions that archaeology still can’t fully answer. Think of it as Egypt’s oldest cliffhanger carved in stone.

Neanderthals lived across Europe and western Asia from about 400,000 to 40,000 years ago. Their bodies handled cold weather, and their shelters relied on steady fires. Evidence from caves shows they used simple tools and cooked meals depending on the food available on nearby land.

Divers found a perfectly preserved Maya canoe resting deep inside a submerged cenote. It’s one of the most amazing Maya discoveries in years.

Choosing where to raise a family is tough—every city promises great schools, safe neighborhoods, and plenty of things to do. But when you boil it all down, the places that truly shine are the ones that consistently score well in areas like affordability, health, education, safety, and everyday livability. Using nationwide data comparing 182 cities, here’s a countdown of the top 22 spots in the country for families, starting from number 22 and working our way to the very best.

A thrift-store shopper buys a pair of $25 jars only to discover they are rare Qing Dynasty imperial artifacts worth over $74,000. Explore the extraordinary journey of these forgotten treasures, the history behind their craftsmanship, and how a chance find became one of the most captivating archaeological stories of the year.