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The Titanic. The Lusitania. The Costa Concordia. We all know about these horrifying maritime tragedies, but few remember the chilling history of the Prinzessin Victoria Luise. Not only was it the first ever cruise ship—it was also the first cruise ship disaster.

Glaciers speak differently; in ways most people never hear. With sensors and microphones, glaciologists have captured clicks and rumbles from deep inside the ice. Each sound connects to a movement or a change.

Dian Fossey was one of history's most famous primatologists—but she met the most disturbing end possible. This is her unforgettable story.

Nobody sets out to abandon a ship. But it happens. Some rust near cities, others sink quietly in lagoons. Most got left out of the story—unless you stumble on them or go digging (or swimming).

The clues weren’t in scrolls. They were buried in ash and clay. It turns out that some of the most powerful changes in history start with fire and the minds that manage it.

Some of the most unforgettable travel experiences don’t involve beaches or big cities. Towering skeletons and prehistoric footprints are scattered across the US, and every one of them rewrites what a museum experience can be.