The Dark History Of Cruise Ships

For years, cruise ships were seen as floating condos for retirees—but in the past few years, the industry has begun to shed that image, with the average age of customers going down…and revenue going up. The industry is expected to make a whopping $30 billion in 2024. But cruises go back much longer than most people realize—and have a surprisingly dark history.

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The Dark History Of Cruise Ships

The Dark History Of Cruise Ships

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I finally left the US for China. Here's how much less it costs to live here.

We weren't the first human species, and fossil remains prove that other ancient hominins ruled the earth long before us.

An amateur archaeologist sunk his shovel into a Birmingham, Alabama dumpsite and uncovered a treasure trove of invaluable relics from the city’s past.

Avoid Disgusting Road Trip Rest Stops, These Chains Keep Their Bathrooms Clean

Scientists are using advanced technology to understand the terrifying and mysterious noises from deep within glaciers.

Researchers recovered 275 rare artifacts from a mysterious Arctic shipwreck that could unravel forgotten maritime history.

The Horrifying Story Of The First Cruise Ship

The Dark History Of Cruise Ships

The Dark History Of Cruise Ships

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I finally left the US for China. Here's how much less it costs to live here.

We weren't the first human species, and fossil remains prove that other ancient hominins ruled the earth long before us.

An amateur archaeologist sunk his shovel into a Birmingham, Alabama dumpsite and uncovered a treasure trove of invaluable relics from the city’s past.

Avoid Disgusting Road Trip Rest Stops, These Chains Keep Their Bathrooms Clean

Scientists are using advanced technology to understand the terrifying and mysterious noises from deep within glaciers.

Researchers recovered 275 rare artifacts from a mysterious Arctic shipwreck that could unravel forgotten maritime history.

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