Month: November 2024

A lost Amazonian civilization, explicit erotic frescoes in a Roman house, and the grapeshot-damaged shoe buckle of a rebel Scottish chieftain. Those are just a sample of the outstanding archaeological finds reported during the course of 2024. Read on to find out how researchers have extended our knowledge of the human story through their excavations

Gardens are often seen as places of peace and growth, where nature flourishes and life takes root. But beneath the serene façade of neatly trimmed hedges and blooming flowers, some gardens have concealed sinister secrets. Around the world, individuals with green thumbs have turned their love of gardening into a tool for deception, using their

There are thousands and thousands of cities and towns all across America. And all over the world, people know many of them. On pretty much every corner of the globe, you’ll find people who recognize New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and many more. But those towns aren’t our focus today. Instead, we’re looking at

Christopher Columbus did not discover America. Ferdinand Magellan did not discover the East Indies. James Cook did not discover Australia. Humans were living in all these places long before the Europeans arrived. About 60,000 years ago, Homo sapiens left their African homeland and began the epic migration that would see our species dominant in all

Courtrooms are arenas where facts meet interpretation, and justice hinges on the evidence presented. While most cases rely on standard proof like documents or DNA, some trials veer into the extraordinary. From animals seemingly speaking beyond the grave to digital footprints in unexpected places, these unusual pieces of evidence highlight the evolving nature of legal

Video games have consistently gained popularity around the world. Some of the most popular video games are filled with violence, sexual scenes, drug use, and other mature situations, earning the game a ban or censoring in several nations. However, some games have received a country-wide ban for shocking reasons. Here are ten video games that

Grief is a complicated emotion. It often comes without warning. There is no one specific way to handle it and no given time for recovery. In fact, some people never get over their grief at all and fall into a downward spiral of depression, closing themselves off from the world around them. Although the people

While the internet is often seen as a global resource, not all websites are available to users worldwide. Due to cultural, political, or regulatory reasons, several well-known U.S. websites are restricted or banned in certain countries, blocking millions from accessing content that many Americans take for granted. From social media platforms to major news outlets,

The United States recently observed the 61st anniversary of one of the country’s most tragic events. The assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, is sometimes referred to as a “Where were you?” moment. That is, people often remember where they were when they heard the 35th President of the United States was

Part 1 of Wicked has finally been released, and the public is loving it. From going viral on TikTok to being featured on every late-night talk show, this is truly the era of Wicked. Jon M. Chu did what was considered impossible: He created a movie musical that was both a faithful adaption of the

The future is full of exciting possibilities, with dreams of advanced technologies often capturing our imaginations. Whether from the pages of science fiction or cutting-edge scientific research, some innovations promise to change our world in remarkable ways. Yet, despite our ongoing progress, a few of these visionary technologies remain just out of reach. They tease

There are plenty of ways to get information, but the most unpleasant method is torture. As you inflict pain on your victims, you force them to confess their carefully guarded secrets. It’s not the most honorable tactic, hinging solely on human suffering. That’s why most storytellers reserve it for villains or unsympathetic figures. Certain works

Against the expectations of numerous election analysts and forecasters, the Republican Party has won control of all three branches of the U.S. government again, vindicating this Listverse post from five years ago to an extreme degree. It is quite likely that President-elect Trump will soon find that his campaign won from President Biden and Vice

Celebrity culture has gotten completely out of hand. From the comparatively simple world of Elvis Presley and Beatlemania a few decades ago to the undying adulation over Taylor Swift and whichever celebrity is the flavor of the month in the modern age, the world of fame has only ever gotten more intense. Plus, with social

In modern times, the English and the Scots have found a way to live peacefully as neighbors. But jump back a handful of centuries, and that was often very far from the case. In fact, it was commonplace for the two nations to settle their differences with extreme violence on the battlefield. Deadly conflict became

There are so many unsolved mysteries out there in the world. Who killed JonBenet Ramsey? Whatever happened to Amelia Earhart? Will we ever learn the true identity of D.B. Cooper? And on and on. But (relatively) recent unsolved dramas aren’t the only things that keep us awake at night. Ancient mysteries have us scratching our

Sherlock Holmes is the most famous detective of all time. Today, he has become such a part of the fabric of civilization that when someone sarcastically calls you Sherlock, you know exactly what they mean. As an enduring set of classic stories, they are so beloved their fans talk about them as if they are

Fact or fiction? Who knows? Now you do. History isn’t an exact science, and humans are only, well, human. We make mistakes and tend to exaggerate or even lie, and sometimes, these white lies or tweaks to the truth can have huge consequences, like leading to millions of people worshiping someone for something that never

Teaching is a thankless job. After working years to earn your degree, you must then deal with rambunctious kids who couldn’t be less interested in learning. Worse, the pay rates for this hardship are mediocre at best. These hurdles are enough to drive anyone crazy. Writers sometimes take notice of that. Fiction has given us

The teachings of Jesus contained in the Bible can easily be interpreted as showing a disdain for the things of this world and promoting asceticism among his followers. When a rich man asks Jesus what he should do to achieve eternal life, Jesus tells him to sell all he has and give the money to