The Worst Shipwreck In History Wasn't The Titanic

While the Lusitania was known as the world’s largest passenger ship, the luxury cruise ship was actually hiding some dark secrets that played right into her tragic end.

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The world's oldest cave painting was discovered in Indonesia, rewriting the history of human creativity

Discover how the world’s oldest cave painting found in Indonesia is rewriting the history of human creativity, revealing astonishing insights into early art, symbolism, and ancient human thought.

January 26, 2026 Jack Hawkins

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Many Americans Think They Blend In When Traveling Abroad—But Here’s How Locals Spot Them From a Mile Away

From accents and clothing to volume, manners, and everyday habits, this guide explains how people in other countries can spot an American instantly—and why these cultural differences stand out abroad.

January 23, 2026 Allison Robertson

GUIDES

Americans Are Moving Abroad In Bigger Numbers—And This Is Where They're Going

A data-backed ranking of the top 10 countries Americans are moving to right now—plus where Americans are researching most, key stats and recent trends.

January 23, 2026 Allison Robertson

GUIDES

Free Speech Exists In Both The U.S. And Canada—But It Means Very Different Things

Free speech exists in both the U.S. and Canada—but the rules are very different. This guide explains why free speech works differently in Canada than in the U.S.

January 23, 2026 Allison Robertson

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Americans Were Asked If The U.S. Is Still The Greatest Country—The Results Shocked Even Researchers

For decades, asking Americans whether the U.S. was the greatest country in the world felt almost rhetorical. The answer was assumed. But when pollsters asked the question again recently, the confidence wasn’t nearly as universal—and the shift caught even seasoned researchers off guard.

January 26, 2026 Jesse Singer

male archaeologist in front of a mountain covered in holes

WORLD HISTORY

Ancient Peruvians carved 5,200 holes into the top of a mountain and archaeologists now think it was an ancient market for barter and trade.

Archaeologists may have solved the mystery of Peru’s 5,200 ancient holes, revealing a sophisticated Andean trade and accounting system carved into the mountains centuries ago.

January 22, 2026 Peter Kinney

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Ancient Peruvians carved 5,200 holes into the top of a mountain and archaeologists now think it was an ancient market for barter and trade.

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The Worst Shipwreck In History Wasn't The Titanic

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The world's oldest cave painting was discovered in Indonesia, rewriting the history of human creativity

Many Americans Think They Blend In When Traveling Abroad—But Here’s How Locals Spot Them From a Mile Away

Americans Are Moving Abroad In Bigger Numbers—And This Is Where They're Going

Free Speech Exists In Both The U.S. And Canada—But It Means Very Different Things

Americans Were Asked If The U.S. Is Still The Greatest Country—The Results Shocked Even Researchers

Ancient Peruvians carved 5,200 holes into the top of a mountain and archaeologists now think it was an ancient market for barter and trade.

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