As the 100th anniversary of the ship’s demise approaches, an auction and a museum exhibit take two distinct approaches to commemorating the disaster. Are the remains meant for public education or private mourning?
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Found: Nazi Records of Hitler’s Looted Art
The Nazis were terrifyingly organized in their plunder of a continent. Now, newly-discovered records kept by Hitler’s forces may help recover some of the art they stole from Europe’s museums and private collections.
On …
State Department Announces Renewed Amelia Earhart Search
History fanatics haven’t given up hope of finding Amelia Earhart’s plane wreckage, and apparently the U.S. government hasn’t either. Backed by an unnamed half-million-dollar private donation, the search for Earhart’s …
Did Fidel Castro Know About JFK’s Assassination Plot Beforehand?
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy is a national tragedy mired in myth, captivating Americans even decades after the case was closed. But as authors and historians continue to ponder the players involved in the plot …
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! A Brief History of Leprechauns
When you think of a leprechaun, the first notion that comes to the modern mind might be the tiny green man on the Lucky Charms cereal box. Or perhaps the star of cult horror film Leprechaun in the Hood. But this mythical …
Notorious Lizzie Borden Murder Case Gets a Second Look
Journals kept by Borden’s attorney shed light on the nuances of the characters involved in the controversial case.
The Titanic‘s Doomed Voyage, Tweeted as It Happened
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ship’s sinking, see the events unfold in “real time” on Twitter.
Titanic Wreck Site Mapped for First Time Using Sonar Imaging
Researchers have pieced together the first comprehensive map of the Titanic wreck site and debris field, the Associated Press reports. The History Channel will release the images in a documentary in April, marking the centennial …
Get Ready, Ladies: Leap Day Is Also Sadie Hawkins Day
If you haven’t looked at a calendar today, we have some news for you: It’s not March. No, it’s February 29, the calendar anomaly better known as Leap Day. How should you celebrate this once-in-four-years occasion? Well, if you’re …
Part of Hitler’s Art Collection Discovered in Czech Monastery
Czech writer and publisher Jiri Kuchar’s five-year treasure hunt finally ended when he found a long-lost collection of art formerly owned by Adolf Hitler, the AFP reports.
Kuchar, who wrote two books on the $2.7 million series …
The Titanic‘s Final Lunch Menu Is Up for Auction
The menu is expected to fetch up to $150,000.
St. Valentine, Famed Romantic and Religious Martyr
His spirit is celebrated with romance on this day of love. But what do we really know about the namesake of this Hallmark holiday?
