Washington State

CBS Boston

Nearly 1,000 pieces of treasure — including copper coins and ornate pottery from the Ming Dynasty — were recovered from a pair of ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, officials said on Thursday.The yearlong retrieval operation came after the two shipwrecks were discovered in 2022 about 5,000 feet underwater near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea, according to China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. Archaeologists used a crewed submersible called "Deep Sea Warrior" to conduct the excavation, officials said. The team of scientists recovered 890 pieces of artifacts from the first shipwreck, including copper coins, porcelain and pottery...

Treasure trove recovered from ancient shipwrecks 5,000 feet underwater

Oregon State

Gearhart, OR

USA TODAY

A rare fish species washed ashore on a Northern Oregon beach. See the photos of what could be the biggest specimen ever sampled.

See the rare, 7-foot sunfish that washed ashore in northern Oregon

It’s no secret that history is full of fascinating stories, but some of the most captivating ones involve stolen artifacts and their dramatic recoveries. From stolen paintings created by renowned artists that mysteriously re-appeared, to ancient relics that were found in the most unsuspected places. All of these objects carry stories of their own, but what ties them together is how they disappeared into the shadows before being miraculously found. And oh boy, have we prepared some fascinating stories for you about stolen historic artifacts. So, buckle up, and let’s get started right away.

Fascinating Stories of Stolen Historic Artifacts, and How They Were Found

Elkins Park, PA

Business Insider

A wealthy financier built the 32-bedroom estate for family who never set foot in it. Now the eerily decrepit mansion is set to get a big renovation.

See inside a $300 million Gilded Age mansion built for heirs who died on the Titanic that sat abandoned for years

New York Post

A Florida man recently found a prehistoric jackpot while diving off the Sunshine State’s coast.

Lundberg, who studied marine biology at the University of South Florida, told Fox News Digital that he found an ancient mastodon tusk while scavenging for fossils off Manasota Key, which is around 90 miles south of Tampa. 

He found the relic back in April.

The mastodon tusk, which has not been dated, could be millions of years old. 

While the 29-year-old said he’s been scuba diving for 12 years, Lundberg has been a fossil hunter since he was “old enough to walk.”

“My dad would take us out...

Fossil-hunting diver makes stunning ancient find off Florida coast: ‘I plan on keeping it’

Seattle, WA

U.S. Coast Guard officials are investigating the sinking of the 91-foot crab vessel f/v North American, which became submerged May 14 at a pier east of Ballard Bridge on the south side of the Lake Washington Ship Canal in Seattle. It was unclear whether anyone was aboard the vessel at...

‘Deadliest Catch’ Commercial Crab Boat Sinks at Seattle Pier

Dolly Parton and her sister, Rachel Parton George, could be twins in a picture the “9 to 5” singer shared on Instagram June 30 in honor of their upcoming shared cookbook. In the first photograph, which features the sisters laughing and sharing a bite to eat, includes both Parton and Parton George donning white jeans with light blue on top. The sisters both have blond curly hair.

Dolly Parton fans are doing a double take after she shares a photo with her sister Rachel: 'Twin beauties'

Arizona State

Arizona, known for its desert landscapes and blistering heat, is also a treasure trove of oddities and unique facts that make it stand out in the tapestry of American states. From bizarre laws to extraordinary natural phenomena, here’s a look at some of the weirdest and most wonderful aspects of the Grand Canyon State. Are you ready to dive into the quirky side of Arizona?

Arizona’s Hidden Secrets: 21 Weird Facts to Amaze You

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The world's oldest deep-sea shipwreck has been discovered 1.8km below the surface on the Mediterranean Sea floor.The Bronze Age ship sank around 3,300 years ago yet lots of its cargo remained intact including jars.The vessel was found around 90km off the northern coasts of Israel.Until this discovery, Bronze Age shipwrecks had been discovered in shallow waters close to the shoreline, such as the world's oldest known sunken vessel just off the Greek island of Dokos.But now Jacob Sharvit, head of the Israel Antiquities Authority Marine Unit, said in a statement via email to IFL Science: "The discovery of this boat...

The world's oldest deep-sea shipwreck has just been discovered

Nevada State

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Nick Davies

The vast and arid Nevada desert, with its harsh conditions and remote expanses, has long been a source of eerie legends and unsettling tales. Among the most chilling are the accounts of cannibalism that have surfaced throughout history. This article explores the dark legends and historical accounts of cannibalism in the Nevada desert, shedding light on the grim reality and the myths that have captivated the imagination.

Cannibalism in the Nevada Desert: Dark Legends and Historical Accounts

When a giant ocean oddity washed up on a beach in northern Oregon, residents were flocking to get a closer look at a rarely-seen fish. Believing it to be the charismatic Mola mola, or ocean sunfish, pictures eventually made their way across the Pacific to the desk of marine biologist Marianne Nyegaard, who recognized that it was, in fact, a different species—one that’s even more mysterious.

Giant 7-foot Sunfish Found on Oregon Beach Turns Out to Be Rarest Member of the Species

Akron, OH

For nine months, McKayla Kennard joked that she and her younger sister, Adrianna Kennard, were expecting “cousin twins.”. Then, on June 18, the siblings, who live in Akron, Ohio, welcomed their babies eight hours apart — and in the same birthing pool. “None of it was planned,” McKayla,...

Sisters welcome babies 8 hours apart — and in the same birthing pool

The work of an early 20th-century photographer who set out on a 30-year mission to document Native American tribes was almost forgotten about entirely until his work was rediscovered years later. Born in 1868, Edward S. Curtis rose from humble beginnings in Whitewater, Wisconsin to become one of the most...

This Photographer Documented Native American Tribes Before They Vanished

Grab your nuggets because things just got a whole lot saucier at McDonald’s. Starting July 9, the chain will be offering its newest collaboration item, and this time it’s a sauce with East Asian origins. The Special Grade Garlic Sauce is inspired by McDonald’s Japan’s Black Garlic Sauce. It features garlic and soy sauce flavors that create a tangy sweetness, according to the chain, and is the “first EVER garlic sauce to hit the menus at McDonald’s USA.”

McDonald’s re-creates one of its Japanese dipping sauces for US restaurants

Colorado State

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Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

If you've ever visited the fossil gallery of a natural history museum—or its gift shop, for that matter—you've probably seen the armored body remains (or exoskeletons) of an extinct group of animals called trilobites. These ancient marine arthropods lived in the world's oceans from 521 million to 252 million years ago.

A 'trilobite Pompeii': Perfectly preserved fossils of ancient sea critters found buried in volcanic ash

There are tens of thousands of castles in Europe. We don't know how many of them travel expert Rick Steves has seen, but we imagine it's a lot. One castle in particular, tucked away in Germany's Moselle Valley, is Steves' favorite European castle of them all: Burg Eltz. On his blog, Steves wrote that Germany's numerous castles can be overwhelming, which is why he shares his best-loved options with readers. He noted that he especially appreciates the castles that haven't been beautified or overrun by tourism — exploring lesser-known destinations is undoubtedly one of the best Rick Steves travel tips.

The Best Castle In Europe Is A Mystical Gem With Rare Features, According To Rick Steves

Unearthing prehistoric art is exciting at the best of times, but when that art consists of eight miles’ worth of ice age paintings, it becomes the discovery of a lifetime.Researchers in the Amazon rainforest uncovered an extraordinary “canvas” made up of drawings of mastodons, giant sloths and other extinct beasts, which is up to 12,600 years old.The ancient artists used the red pigment ochre to create the monumental artwork, which spans some 13 kilometres (eight miles) of rock on the hills of the Colombian Amazon."These really are incredible images, produced by the earliest people to live in western Amazonia," University...

12,600-year-old painting that's 8 miles long discovered in the Amazon Rainforest

The US Sun

ARCHAEOLOGISTS believe they have discovered the "lost" survivors of Pompeii who made it through the horror 18-hour volcanic eruption 2,000 years ago. It's often been depicted that there were no survivors following Mount Vesuvius' eruption in A.D. 79 but the latest finds suggest that narrative isn't entirely true. A new...

Archaeologists find the ‘lost’ survivors of Pompeii who made it through horror 18-hour volcanic eruption 2,000 years ago

Mens Journal

The ancient city of Swenett, now Aswan, thrived between 6 B.C. and 9 A.D.

Archaeologists Discover ‘City of the Dead’ With 1,000s of Mummies

NewsBreak

Beachcombing museum in Washington boasts hidden treasure

John Anderson has been combing the beaches of the Pacific Northwest for almost 50...

Beachcombing museum in Washington boasts hidden treasure

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