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,...
Hispanic Heritage Month is marked annually in the
United States from September 15 to October 15.
This national celebration began in 1968 as Hispanic
Heritage Week. It was expanded to cover an entire
month in 1988. The observance honors the
histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and
Latin-American communities. This includes those w...
For non-believers, Friday, September 13, 2024, will
simply mark the start of a well-deserved weekend.
However, others may not share this sentiment.
Millions of people worldwide consider Friday the 13th
the unluckiest day of the year. The origins of the
day's fearsome reputation remain unclear, but
experts have some theories.
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...
North America's Great Lakes — Superior, Michigan,
Huron, Erie, and Ontario — were once a hub of
maritime activity. Thousands of ships used the
inland waterways to move cargo and passengers
between cities. Among them was the Adella Shores,
a wooden steamship that mysteriously vanished in
the icy waters of Lake Superior in May 1909.
On August 22, 2024, Lucara Diamond revealed the
discovery of a massive 2,492-carat diamond in
Botswana. The gemstone is the second biggest one
ever found and the largest one found in the
Southern African nation. The largest diamond
discovered to date is the 3,106-carat Cullinan
diamond. It was found in South Africa in 1905.
In AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the city
of Pompeii and nearby areas in thick volcanic ash.
Among them was Herculaneum, a small seaside
resort on the west coast of central Italy. Nearly 2,000
years later, the ancient city's beach has been
excavated and restored. It was opened to the public
on June 19, 2024.
Archaeologists have found 35 glass bottles dating
back to the 18th century in George Washington's
Mount Vernon home. Twenty-nine bottles were intact
and contained perfectly preserved cherries and
berries, likely gooseberries or currants. The exciting
discovery, announced on June 13, 2024, was made
during the excavation of six storage pits in the cell...
US Vice President Kamala Harris was formally
certified as the Democratic Party's presidential
nominee for the November election on August 6,
2024. The 59-year-old emerged as the top
contender on July 21, 2024, after President Joe Biden
decided not to seek a second term. Notably, Harris is
the first Black and South Asian woman to be nomi...
