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Hatshepsut: The Queen Who Became a Pharaoh

In 15th century BCE Egypt, a remarkable woman ascended the throne and reigned for over 20 years. Defying tradition, Queen Hatshepsut (pronounced: haat·shuhp·soot) proclaimed herself Pharaoh, becoming one of few females to hold such power in ancient Egypt.

Visiting The Largest Cave Castle

Perched dramatically in the mouth of a 400-foot cliff in southwest Slovenia is Predjama Castle, certified by Guinness World Records as the world's largest cave castle.

The Attack of the Walking Dead in World War I

The date was August 6th, 1915. World War I raged across Europe as the German army marched on Russia’s Osowiec Fortress, determined to finally capture the stronghold after two failed attempts. Little did the Russian defenders know, the Germans had brought a terrifying new weapon - poison gas.

The Origin of the Jump Scare

The jump scare is deeply woven into the DNA of horror cinema. Those jolting moments of popped tension, pounding scores, and flashing images make audiences jerk back and shriek instinctively.

Hidden Giant: Earth’s largest waterfall revealed

Concealed in the stormy North Atlantic lies Earth’s greatest waterfall, an underwater giant hidden from view in the darkness between Iceland and Greenland.
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The last witness to Lincoln’s assassination

On a fateful night in 1865, a young boy of just five years old witnessed one of the most pivotal events in American history – the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Samuel J. Seymour, who would later recount his experience on the 1956 episode of the TV show "I've Got A Secret," remains the last living witness to this tragic event. Now, over a century later, we delve into Seymour's riveting account and explore the emotions and vivid details of that unforgettable night.

Is this 2,000 year old mechanism the First Computer?

The Antikythera Mechanism is one of the most astounding archeological finds in history. Discovered within the ruins of an ancient Greco-Roman shipwreck ...

The Pacific Ocean is Bigger than you can imagine

Did you know that the Pacific Ocean is not only the largest and deepest of Earth's oceans, but also has more artifacts than all the world's museums combined? And that's not all; it's even wider than the moon! Let's dive into the amazing world of the Pacific Ocean and explore its mind-boggling size, depth, and some of the cool things that make it an incredible part of our planet.

First Ice Cream recipe was written down by Thomas Jefferson

Before TV dramas or social media, early America buzzed over one influential tastemaker renowned for his continental flair. Long before Michelin stars or the Food Network made chefs famous, Thomas Jefferson won widespread fame for his epicurean adventures.

Original Hollywood sign had 4,000 light bulbs

Perched high above Los Angeles, blocky white capital letters spell out a name seared into popular consciousness - Hollywood. As an iconic global emblem for the entertainment industry's beating heart, the landmark Hollywood Sign ranks among the most recognizable manmade symbols worldwide.

Bluetooth is named after this Viking King

In today's modern world, Bluetooth technology has become synonymous with wireless communication, connecting a multitude of devices from smartphones to speakers. But did you know that the name and logo of this ubiquitous technology were inspired by a 10th-century Viking king, Harald Bluetooth Gormsson?
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