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In the 1950s, a Chinese-American Army veteran built a 440-acre ski resort on a New York mountain where minorities were also welcomed. Decades later, the property has been acquired to become part of a state park- In 1867, gold helped transform South Pass City into a town of about 2,000; by 1870, its population had fallen below 500
- For years, tourists carved names, messages on bamboo stalks at Kyoto’s Arashiyama grove. Years later, about 350 damaged plants near the path have been cut and moved away to protect the forest
- In 1944, a whole village in France was destroyed in World War 2. Instead of rebuilding the haunting ghost village, the country has turned the ruins into a memorialA French village destroyed during a 1944 World War II massacre was deliberately never rebuilt. Instead, its ruined streets, homes and churc...28 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
- America's ghost towns hide old mines, abandoned buildings and eerie stories; these 10 forgotten places offer a haunting road trip through the nation's past, from coast to coastAmerica's ghost towns serve as intriguing windows into bygone eras. Many of these towns disappeared when economic prosperity waned or when ...27 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- In 2021, Pat McElhenny led removal of a dam that had held back water for 100 years. 1 year later, the original Sterry Creek channel resurfaced intact, restoring a natural floodplain on Moosic MountainA 100-year-old dam came down on Moosic Mountain in Pennsylvania, but the real surprise appeared afterward. Sterry Creek’s original channel ...27 Aug, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- Beneath one of America's most visited national parks, lies a forgotten town. What happened 100 years ago in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?In 1908, the lumber corporation laid the foundations of Elkmont, which flourished into a vibrant town housing over fifteen hundred resident...27 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- In 1975, a Nebraska man buried a brand-new Chevy with 5,000 other items. 50 years later, America finally saw what he had savedIn a remarkable throwback to 1975, a Nebraska man interred a brand new Chevrolet Vega along with 5,000 various items underground. This ambi...27 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- A 13th-century cellar in Germany looked ordinary until archaeologists discovered its ceiling was built from a medieval shipArchaeologists studying a 13th-century cellar in Constance, Germany, have discovered that its ceiling was made using at least 19 planks fro...27 Aug, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- In 1963, New York abandoned an island where Typhoid Mary had been quarantined; 63 years later, 25 decaying buildings remain closed to the publicNorth Brother Island ultimately stands as one of New York City’s most unusual historical landscapes because its ruins tell several stories ...27 Aug, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
- In 1956, this Californian grandmother began building with discarded bottles. Years later, she had created an entire village out of plastic wasteTressa Prisbrey transformed waste into wonder by creating Bottle Village, a whimsical collection of thirteen structures crafted from discar...27 Aug, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- African Proverb of the day: “Until a lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter” a life lesson on the power of perspectiveAfrican Proverb of the Day: “Until a lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter” offers a powerful lesson about perspective,...26 Aug, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
- In 1926, John D. Rockefeller Jr. secretly bought 35,000 acres of Wyoming land for $1.4 million to protect it from development. He later donated it to Grand Teton National ParkJohn D. Rockefeller Jr., a philanthropic giant, took decisive action to safeguard Jackson Hole's stunning landscape. Discreetly acquiring a...26 Aug, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
- Founded in 1859, this California mining town once had 2,000 buildings and 8,000 people. This ‘ghost town’ still preserves abandoned beds, toys, books and vintage suppliesBodie, a historical ghost town in California, draws interest with its well-preserved mining heritage. The discovery of gold and silver in 1...26 Aug, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
- Lake Ontario’s Bermuda Triangle: Hundreds of ships and dozens of planes have disappeared in the Great Lake. Many are yet to be foundAmid rising tensions, President Trump proposed renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. This unique body of water is steeped in maritime hist...25 Aug, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- Kumar Sangakkara’s Galle Fort Home: How the cricket legend transformed a 120-year-old villa without losing its heritage charmCricket icon Kumar Sangakkara and his spouse have revitalized a crumbling villa in Galle Fort, marrying historical charm with modern aesthe...25 Aug, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
- The Tang Dynasty never existed? Inside China’s bizarre viral history conspiracy challenging what happened almost 1200 years back, the astronomical claims behind it and why Beijing is taking the controversy seriouslyA fringe theory circulating on Chinese social media is casting doubt on the historical authenticity of the Tang dynasty. However, this noti...25 Aug, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
- In 1836, a pangolin from Nepal entered a London museum collection. 190 years later, scientists sequenced its preserved DNA and confirmed Manis aurita as a distinct species, giving conservationists a new tool against poachingA historic pangolin specimen from 1836 helped confirm Manis aurita as a distinct species. This discovery aids conservationists in identifyi...23 Aug, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
- Delhi’s 1,459 heritage assets face ‘severe threat’, master plan calls for stronger conservationDelhi's Master Plan 2047 identifies 1,459 heritage assets facing significant threats. The plan emphasizes enhanced conservation and regular...21 Aug, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
- In 1964, a mysterious 27-year-old woman bought abandoned 18-acre island off the coast of Maine & lived there alone; 22 years later, she donated it for a wildlife sanctuaryWitch Island off the coast of Maine has a fascinating history of private ownership and clairvoyance. Once known as Davis Island, it later b...20 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
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