In 1829, amidst London’s polluted air, physician and gardener Nathaniel Ward devised a revolutionary solution—his…
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Some of the most intriguing archaeological discoveries are the so-called “out of place artifacts”. These…
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This is what happens when you leave engineers and historical reenactors unsupervised. Showcased on the…
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In the realm of seafaring, where vast oceans span the globe and treacherous waters challenge…
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The legend of Blackbeard the pirate has fascinated people for centuries. He is perhaps the…
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The sinking of the Titanic is one of the most well-known tragedies in history. A…
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The United States has the largest and most powerful navy in the world, and this…
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Maritime disasters are, by their nature, overwhelming. The number of people involved is usually great,…
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On 2 May 1982 the British naval submarine the Conqueror, fired upon and sank the…
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Whether or not you believe in luck, it is true that some people seem always…
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The sinking of the Titanic is possibly the most well remembered of all passenger ship…
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The Ning Po was something of a treasure in and of itself. Built in 1753,…
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Human history is a rich tapestry, but not always a dignified one. Alongside the great…
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Deathtrap on the Mississippi: What Caused the Explosion on the Sultana?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriShips are designed to face some of the most hostile environments on earth. Built to…
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A new weapon was discovered in 1942: napalm. This indiscriminate and deadly fire has been…