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Archaeologists Have Confirmed the Shipwreck of Captain Cook’s Long-Lost Endeavour

Though controversy erupted when a shipwreck was declared to be the HMS Endeavour back in 2022, a new published report officially confirms it to be.

By Michael Natale
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Billy Joel: The Ex-Wives and Former Fling Who Inspired His Hit Songs

A new documentary explores how the Piano Man created chart-topping hits such as “Uptown Girl” and “Just the Way You Are.”

By Tyler Piccotti and Eudie Pak
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Did Ozzy Osbourne Try to Kill Sharon?

By Tyler Piccotti
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Malcolm Jamal-Warner’s Legacy as a Director

By Tyler Piccotti
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Get Lindsay Lohan’s Glowing Red Carpet Look

By Olivia Bria
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The Plane Crash That Changed Ozzy Osbourne’s Life

Notable Now

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Son of Sam

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Mariah Carey

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Hulk Hogan

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Ozzy Osbourne

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True Crime

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Erik Menendez

The convicted murderer’s attorney is calling for his release after he was transported to a medical facility.

By Biography.com Editors, Catherine Caruso and Colin McEvoy
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Why an American Idol Crew Member Was Murdered

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The Perplexing Disappearance of Amy Bradley

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Jeffrey Epstein

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The Idaho Murders Case: A Complete Timeline

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The Bombshell From Bryan Kohberger’s Plea Hearing

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After Prison, Charles Ponzi Kept Scamming

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Suspected Gilgo Beach Killer Had a Normal Family

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Where Is Serial Killer John Robinson Now?

People You Should Know

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Meet 14 LGBTQ Rights Activists Who Have Shaped History and Inspired Generations

Harvey Milk, Audre Lorde, and Elliot Page are just a few LGBTQ rights activists who fought for equality.

By Catherine Caruso
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How the Gallaudet Four Paved the Way for the ADA

By Michael Natale
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22 Famous Scientists You Should Know

By Tyler Piccotti
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11 Notable Artists from the Harlem Renaissance

By Tyler Piccotti
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10 Famous Explorers Who Connected the World

Athletes

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10 Surprising Facts About Hulk Hogan

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Meet Wimbledon Finalist Amanda Anisimova’s Family

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How Serena and Venus Williams’ Father Pushed Them

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Get to Know Cooper Flagg’s Family

Musicians

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Billy Joel

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The Drama That Fueled Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours’

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Connie Francis

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A Lost Rock Star Statue Reappeared After 37 Years

BIO Buys

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Katie Holmes’ Favorite Sneakers Are Under $100

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Lionel Messi Collabed With Stanley

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Ilona Maher’s Go-To Mascara Is Just $8 On Amazon

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Kate Middleton & Meghan Markle's Shoes Are on Sale

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Culture

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The 12 Greatest Unsolved Disappearances

By Michael Natale
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Why Francis Hopkinson Likely Designed ‘Old Glory’

By Tyler Piccotti
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Who Was the Model for the Statue of Liberty?

By Donna Raskin
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A New Doc Examines the Titan Implosion

By Tyler Piccotti

Scientists

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Sally Ride

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See The Real-Life Heroes Depicted in ‘Apollo 13'

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Did This Newly Found Compass Belong to Copernicus?

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Stephen Hawking

Political Figures

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Hunter Biden and Other Presidential Problem Kids

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Donald Trump

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Andrew Cuomo

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Mein Kampf Was Initially a Total Flop

Activists

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How the Greensboro Four Began the Sit-In Movement

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How Gilbert Baker Created the Rainbow Pride Flag

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Sylvia Rivera

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Greta Thunberg