Archaeologists have unearthed an “unusual” discovery in Ecuador — the mummified corpse of a pregnant woman who was seemingly murdered and dismembered. The findings were announced in an article published in Latin American Antiquity. According to lead author Sara Juengst, a bioarchaeologist at Charlotte’s University of North Carolina, the burial dates back to somewhere between … Read more
The fifth and final season of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things arrives later this year, but if you want to feel like you’re a part of the show, you can live in the Byers’ family home yourself—for a price, of course. According to TMZ, the Byers family home is hitting the market with an asking … Read more
The crash of an American Airlines plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, D.C. on Jan. 30 has left countless families, friends, and loved ones in mourning as authorities search for remains of the 67 victims. Friends and family of Captain Jonathan J. Campos, the pilot aboard American Eagle flight AA5342, have been … Read more
One might think that every piece of ancient Greek statuary is on display in a museum, but in reality, Greeks today continue to find pieces of the past in their everyday lives. The latest find is an ancient marble statue discovered in, of all places, a black trash bag. According to The Associated Press and a … Read more
When you live in a constantly connected (but spiritually disconnected) urban environment, it’s natural to dream about escaping to some wilderness shack and never coming back. Hide and Seek: The Architecture of Cabins and Hide-Outs, a new book from Gestalten, lets you indulge that fantasy without having to go all Grizzly Man. It presents some … Read more
Dinosaur fossils discovered by paleontologists working with the University of Wisconsin-Madison have been determined to be the oldest-known fossils, presenting evidence that the species was in existence millions of years before previously thought. Dave Lovelace, a research scientist at the University of Wisconsin Geology Museum, co-led the expedition with Aaron Kufner, a graduate student at … Read more
The presence of lead in things like gasoline and paint up until the 1970s presented a bevy of problems for Americans, not the least of which is a drop in IQ that studies have documented over the years. A new study by an international group of researchers found that lower IQs linked to lead exposure … Read more
Vibrant fall foliage hugs the winding path of the Big Carp River in Michigan’s Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. As Michigan’s largest state park and only designated wilderness area, this 60,000-acre tract of protected land in the state’s upper peninsula is one of the last great bastions of unfettered nature in the Midwest. Thanks to … Read more
Vacations are supposed to be about relaxing, but even experienced travelers know that planning a trip also comes with its own set of stresses. From figuring out how you’re going to pay for it (so many costs!), to fitting everything into your carry-on (because, checked-bag fees…), to simply trying to get your bearings a new … Read more
This surreal walkway recently installed in Cape Town, South Africa, creates a meandering, aerial path that allows visitors to stroll through the treetops. The steel-and-pinewood Kirstenbosch Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway begins on the forest floor, gradually sloping upward and eventually elevating guests to a spectacular vantage point above the canopy. From the heights, guests can … Read more