This summer, scientists returned to the legendary
Titanic's resting place in the Atlantic Ocean for the
first time in 14 years. The 20-day-long remote
imaging expedition ended on August 9, 2024. It was
conducted by RMS Titanic Inc., the US company with
legal rights to salvage the wreck.
In 79 AD, Italy's Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying
the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under
a thick layer of volcanic debris. Nearly 1,700 years
later, in 1752, researchers found over 1,800 rolled
papyrus scrolls inside the library of a Herculaneum
mansion. The scrolls' exterior was severely charred
by the intense heat. But due to the lack of oxygen,...
September 11, 2001, began as a serene autumn
morning in New York City. However, within a few
hours, this tranquility was shattered by the deadliest
terrorist attacks in US history. This unprovoked act of
violence was planned and executed by members of
the Islamic extremist organization al-Qaeda. The
tragedy resulted in the deaths of 2,977 innocent p...
The Paris 2024 Olympics, held from July 29 to
August 11, 2024, showcased incredible athletic
talent. From record-breaking swimmers to
skateboarding phenoms, these young athletes left
an indelible mark on their respective sports. Here
are the amazing stories of three of the many
breakout stars of the 2024 Summer Games.
The Paris 2024 Olympics will be one for the history
books for American gymnastics. The USA men's and
women's teams won a total of 10 medals. Their
impressive haul included three gold, one silver, and
six bronze medals.
Tornadoes can strike the United States year-round,
but they are most active from March to July. While
they occur nationwide, a region known as "Tornado
Alley" is the most susceptible to the twisters. This
includes parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas,
Nebraska, South Dakota, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa,
and Ohio.
The Summer Olympics has traditionally featured 28
sports. But since 2020, host cities have been
allowed to add up to six new sports to their Olympic
program. The 2024 Summer Olympics, set to kick
off in Paris, France, on July 26, will include four extra
sports. They are breaking, surfing, skateboarding,
and sport climbing.
Renowned wildlife filmmaker and National
Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory is known for
capturing rare and unforgettable moments in the
animal kingdom. On April 11, 2024, Gregory once
again made headlines with his unprecedented
footage of a flock of baby penguins bravely diving
off a 50-foot (15m) cliff for their first-ever swim in t...
In the mid-1970s, Judith Hernstadt, an avid collector
of 18th-century artifacts, bought a set of sketches
from a New York antique dealer. One piece, depicting
a scene from the Revolutionary War, particularly
stood out to her.
