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Victorian-Era Bathhouse Discovered Under A Manchester Parking Lot
It was one of the earliest Victorian-era bathhouses ever built.
Then and Now: Small French Village During WWII Compared to Today
It's hard to believe so much of the town is still standing.
6 Things That Were Really Different When They Were First Invented
These inventions evolved over time to become the objects we know today.
7 Baby Items That Have Long Since Gone Out of Style
You won't find these items in use today.
Maria von Trapp Teaches Julie Andrews to Yodel Properly
These two ladies could really sing.
TikTokker Goes Viral for Cleaning Old Headstones at Local Cemetery
Her unusual hobby has people enthralled.
You Can Own David Hasselhoff’s Personal Knight Rider K.I.T.T. Car
Hasselhoff will personally deliver the car to the winning bidder.
Artists Recreates Famous Artworks Using Only Keyboard Keys
The end result is exceptionally unique.
6th Century BC Temple to Aphrodite Uncovered in Turkey
Dozens of ancient settlements were also discovered in the area.
Last Civil War Widow Dies in Missouri
She kept the marriage hidden for most of her life.
Find Out What Makes Stradivarius Instruments So Unique
They are the most valuable instruments in the world.
Medici Portrait Restored to Full Glory
The painting was once written off as a copy.
Roman Mosaics Found in England Paint a Different Picture of Decline of the Empire
The fall of Rome didn't keep this villa's owner from living in style.
The Painstaking Process of Making a Persian Rug
These are the real deal and one-of-a-kind.
The Rise and Fall of Laura Ashley
The brand is synonymous with English style.
Great-Grandson Of Famous Titanic Couple Shares Their Real Story
Ida left the lifeboat before it was lowered, to join her husband who remained behind.
Vintage Spotlight: Fostoria Glass
One design in particular was in production for a record 68 years.
Lady Diana’s Heartbreaking First Encounters with Camilla
She knew early on that she was not the only one.
Vintage Spotlight: Paper Dresses
The 1960s frocks fascinated fashion-minded young ladies.
Archaeologists Discover An Ancient Snack Bar
It's the first of its type to be excavated, and they've determined wine was one...
In Memoriam: The McGuire Sisters
They were a class act.
The Iconic Fashion of Lady Diana Spencer
Her fashion sense was an ever-changing slideshow of the era's best looks.
Gilligan’s Island Star, Dawn Wells, on What Being a Role Model Meant to Her
She was the girl next door that everyone wanted to be friends with.
Valuable Anglo-Saxon Hoard Was Buried in the Ground for 1,000 Years
The finds are in excellent condition considering their history.
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