America's Most Notorious Prison

Although Alcatraz gained a reputation as the toughest prison in the U.S. due to brutally inhumane conditions—that wasn’t the reason the prison was ultimately shut down.

GUIDES

The guy behind me on a plane was barefoot and kept stretching his legs into my space. Should I have said something, or just endured it?

Learn how to handle a barefoot passenger invading your space on a flight with calm, confident steps. This guide explains when to speak up, what to say, and how to involve flight attendants without causing drama.

November 26, 2025 Allison Robertson

WORLD HISTORY

Archaeologists are rewriting American history by using X-rays to date iron artifacts from the first colonizers with stunning accuracy.

Strange clues from centuries ago keep resurfacing, and researchers now have a tool sharp enough to make sense of them. Archaeologists are turning to advanced X-ray dating to uncover when early colonizers shaped the iron they left behind.

November 25, 2025 Miles Brucker

44 Scenic Routes Across America That View-Chasers Can’t Miss

DESTINATIONS

Scenic American Routes To Remind Drivers There's No Better Place On Earth

Some drives never let the moment pass quietly. Scenery shifts so quickly that the road feels like a doorway into somewhere new. Across the country, certain stretches transform an ordinary trip into one everyone instinctively tries to linger in longer.

November 25, 2025 Marlon Wright

WORLD HISTORY

Researchers analyzed Viking Age DNA that revealed the presence of an ancient gene resistant to the HIV virus.

Researchers studying ancient DNA have revealed new information about disease-resistant genes and the migration patterns of peoples from thousands of years ago.

November 26, 2025 Sasha Wren

WORLD HISTORY

Are We Seeing The Biggest Easter Island Reveal Of The Century?

Something on Easter Island has sparked fresh debate among researchers, and the buzz isn’t fading. The newest findings hint at a deeper timeline and clues that don’t fit neatly into long-accepted theories.

November 25, 2025 Peter Kinney

WORLD HISTORY

Mexico Repatriates Maya Vase Bought For $4 At U.S. Thrift Store

Discover the astonishing story of a $4 thrift-store vase in Maryland that turned out to be a genuine 1,200-year-old Maya artifact. Learn how the piece was identified, authenticated, and ultimately repatriated to Mexico, highlighting modern efforts to protect cultural heritage and the remarkable journey of an ancient treasure hidden in plain sight.

November 25, 2025 Jack Hawkins

America's Most Notorious Prison

America's Most Notorious Prison

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The guy behind me on a plane was barefoot and kept stretching his legs into my space. Should I have said something, or just endured it?

Archaeologists are rewriting American history by using X-rays to date iron artifacts from the first colonizers with stunning accuracy.

Scenic American Routes To Remind Drivers There's No Better Place On Earth

Researchers analyzed Viking Age DNA that revealed the presence of an ancient gene resistant to the HIV virus.

Are We Seeing The Biggest Easter Island Reveal Of The Century?

Mexico Repatriates Maya Vase Bought For $4 At U.S. Thrift Store

The Horrifying Story Of The First Cruise Ship

America's Most Notorious Prison

America's Most Notorious Prison

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The guy behind me on a plane was barefoot and kept stretching his legs into my space. Should I have said something, or just endured it?

Archaeologists are rewriting American history by using X-rays to date iron artifacts from the first colonizers with stunning accuracy.

Scenic American Routes To Remind Drivers There's No Better Place On Earth

Researchers analyzed Viking Age DNA that revealed the presence of an ancient gene resistant to the HIV virus.

Are We Seeing The Biggest Easter Island Reveal Of The Century?

Mexico Repatriates Maya Vase Bought For $4 At U.S. Thrift Store

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