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Pre-Order the Titanic At 100 Mystery Solved DVD today! A team of scientists, engineers and imaging experts have joined forces to answer haunting questions surrounding the legendary disaster.
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Their story is in danger of being lost to history. This six-hour miniseries spans the massive initial troop build-up in 1965 to the fall of Saigon a decade later.
Category Archives: Ancient Rome
Sunken Cities
As news breaks that Venice is (still) sinking, explore other cities that have slipped beneath the waves.
Julius Caesar’s Final Moments: Video
What did the Roman ruler experience after a mob of conspiring senators stabbed him 23 times?
All About Leap Day
Find out more about the intriguing history of leap year, as well as some fun facts and famous people with leap day birthdays.
European Unions Throughout History
As a financial crisis destabilizes the European Union, explore past attempts to unify the continent.
Unraveling the Dead Sea Scrolls: Six Fascinating Facts
As some of the Dead Sea Scrolls go online thanks to Google and the Israel Museum, find out more about these ancient religious documents’ significance.
Evidence of Major Ancient Roman Shipyard Found
Located at Portus, which served as imperial Rome’s trading hub, a newly discovered building could have been used for assembling and repairing ships.
Headless Hercules Unearthed in Israel
A rare second-century statue of the Greco-Roman hero Hercules was discovered in northern Israel, officials reported yesterday.
Corrupt Roman Gladiators Busted by Cops
Undercover police clad in gladiator garb cracked down Wednesday on mock warriors who pose for tourist photos and have been accused of fraud.
Is Rome’s Pantheon a Giant Sundial?
The Pantheon’s roof opening may have shed light on the building’s entryway on important days of the year, a new study suggests.
Caligula Statue Seized From Looters Is Unveiled
A statue thought to depict the notorious emperor Caligula may have led experts to a long-lost imperial palace.
Gladiator Cries Foul Over Ref’s Blown Call From the Grave
Did a referee’s blown call cost a Roman gladiator his life some 1,800 years ago?
Summer Solstice Traditions
The summer solstice, which falls on June 21 in the northern hemisphere this year, was a day of great significance for many past civilizations.
