What Does a 16th-Century Portuguese Shipwreck Have to Do With African Elephants?
An ancient ivory cargo was found aboard a ship that sank about 500 years ago.
History Today
These Forensic Experts Have Brought These Historical Figures Back To Life
It's been a real pain recreating faces on historical figures. Unfortunately, Nefertiti didn't walk around taking..
The History Behind Brunch
Love it or hate it, the time-honored testament to a meal in place of breakfast and lunch we call Brunch has existed..
Who Really Invented The Internet?
It's sometimes hard to pin a specific technological discovery on one person. This was the case with the internet.
Painful Beauty Gadgets That Thankfully Never Made it
Ironically, These Beauty Devices Were Designed to Torture People Chances are you’re not a supermodel (because..
A True Marvel: Get to Know Stan Lee
Spider-Man. Captain America. Iron-Man. You don't have to be a comic book fan to know who those superheroes are. But you..
Stonewall Inn: Where LGBTQ Pride All Began
Ever wondered how the Pride March came to be? Before the 1960s, it was just a glint in the eyes of a handful of..
More Teachers Who Are Out To Get Their Students
Kids say the darndest things, and no one knows that better than school teachers. These bold educators have taken the..
World
The Rise of the Most Influential Coffee Brand: Starbucks
Starbucks has over 31,000 branches across the planet. Yes, you read that right 31,000! You're probably reading this from..
3 of Hollywood’s Most Rebellious Women
Along with expectations comes rebellion. These Hollywood "bad girls" found themselves repeatedly amid scandal.
The History of Arctic Exploration
Here are three of the people who've explored the freezing ice caps and lived to tell the tale.
Fashion History: the Iconic Coco Chanel
On the 19th of August, 1883, in a charity hospital in Saumur, France, a baby girl was born into a poor family. Jeanne, a..
Uncovered: Lactating Spiders Feed Milk to Their Young
Spiders may not be mammals but scientist have discovered something new and exciting about these species—spider milk..
A Look at ‘La Mamounia’ – Marrakech’s New Insanely Luxurios Hotel
Most luxury hotels fail to distinguish themselves from the rest. The same can’t be said with La Mamounia though, which..
For Years the Okapi was Believed to be a Mythical Creature, But What is it Exactly?
Upon first spotting an okapi, most people would assume this wonderful and unique animal is related to zebras. That would..