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1 week ago

50 Extremely Rare And Amazing Historical Pictures That Will Completely And Totally Change Your Perspective On The World

The Statue of Liberty was displayed at the 1878 Paris World's Fair before arriving in New York.
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fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Was Titanic really considered unsinkable before she sank?

Titanic was never officially described as 'unsinkable' before its maiden voyage in 1912.
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fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

How I Solved the Century-Old Mystery of a Miraculous Shipwreck Survivor | The Walrus

The Empress of Ireland disaster resulted in more deaths than the Titanic but remains largely unrecognized in history.
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1 month ago

The Titanic's Best Lifeboat - 99% Invisible

Helen Doe emphasizes that the historical narrative surrounding the Titanic's lifeboats needs re-evaluation, highlighting that lifeboats were a relatively recent innovation at that time.
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frompitchfork.com
1 month ago

Mabe Fratti's Titanic Announce New Album and Tour, Share New Song

Titanic's second album 'Hagen' is set for release on September 5, 2023, reflecting their musical growth and collaboration.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Video footage shows the moment OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush's wife heard the apparent sound of the Titan sub imploding

Wendy Rush heard a loud bang before the Titan submersible imploded, resulting in the death of five passengers.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The writing is on the wall in first trailer for Netflix's new OceanGate documentary

The Titan: The OceanGate Disaster documentary reveals mismanagement and poor decisions, highlighting the dangers of CEOs who ignore clear signs of failure, like choosing unqualified pilots.
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fromTime Out London
2 months ago

A lavish new immersive Titanic exhibition is coming to London this summer

The Legend of the Titanic: The Immersive Exhibition offers a lavish experience focusing on the Titanic's story with various immersive features.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Jerry Springer's scandalous backstory laid bare: best podcasts of the week

Jerry Springer's early political career is explored, notably his time as mayor of Cincinnati and his later aspirations in Ohio politics.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

'Prophetic' letter written by Titanic survivor sells for nearly $400,000 at auction

Col. Archibald Gracie's letter about the Titanic sold for $399,000, reflecting public fascination with Titanic memorabilia.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

'Prophetic' letter written by Titanic survivor sells for nearly $400,000 at auction

Col. Archibald Gracie's letter about the Titanic sold for $399,000, reflecting public fascination with Titanic memorabilia.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
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Titanic Survivor's Letter, Written Aboard the Ship, Sells for Nearly $400,000

Col. Archibald Gracie's Titanic letter sold for $399,000, reflecting his initial impressions of the ship before its catastrophic fate.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
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A letter written onboard the Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction

A letter from Titanic survivor Archibald Gracie sold for £300,000, highlighting its historical significance and link to the ship's tragic fate.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

A letter written onboard the Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction

A letter from Titanic survivor Archibald Gracie sold for £300,000, highlighting its historical significance and link to the ship's tragic fate.
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3 months ago

Titanic letter auctioned for almost $400,000 DW 04/26/2025

A letter from Titanic survivor Archibald Gracie IV sold for $399,390 at auction, showcasing its historical significance and rarity.
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fromNew York Post
3 months ago

New book reveals chilling accounts of Titanic captain's last moments on sinking ship

Rumors of Captain Smith's suicide are unfounded and damage his legacy, according to author Dan E. Parkes.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A new digital recreation of the Titanic might offer clues about how it sank - take a closer look

"They're contradictory," Titanic analyst Parks Stephenson said of the passengers' accounts. The ship itself would be better able to tell the tale. "Steel rarely lies," he told Business Insider.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The wreckage of the Titanic was found nearly 40 years ago during a secret US Navy mission to recover nuclear submarines

The Titanic's wreckage was located during a Cold War mission unrelated to the ship, revealing surprising historical context.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Phillies Announcer References Titanic During Home Run Call on Anniversary of Shipwreck Disaster

Ruben Amaro Jr. humorously referenced the Titanic disaster while calling a home run, coincidentally on the anniversary of the ill-fated voyage.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

44 secrets you never knew about the Titanic, which sank 113 years ago

The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, but the wreck was not found until September 1, 1985, sparking decades of intrigue and exploration.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Famous figures who had Titanic tickets but didn't make it on board

Some celebrities missed the Titanic's maiden voyage, avoiding tragedy while others remembered for their near encounters with disaster.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Famous figures who had Titanic tickets but didn't make it on board

Some celebrities missed the Titanic's maiden voyage, avoiding tragedy while others remembered for their near encounters with disaster.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The incredible life of Titanic's youngest survivor, who lived to 97 and refused to see James Cameron's movie

Millvina Dean was the last Titanic survivor, only 9 weeks old during the tragedy, and never watched the film adaptation.
fromColossal
3 months ago

'Titanic: The Digital Resurrection' Unveils an Unprecedented View of the Harrowing Maritime Disaster

A digital reconstruction of the Titanic captures unprecedented details and insights about its final moments.
The summer 2022 expedition aimed to create a lifelike virtual version of the legendary ship.
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

New simulation of Titanic's sinking confirms historical testimony

"The unprecedented detail captured by the scanning project could transform our understanding of the Titanic and provide insights into its tragic story."
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

John Jacob Astor IV was one of the richest men in the world when he died on the Titanic. Here's a look at his life.

Astor was among the 306 bodies found by the crew of the Mackay-Bennett in the weeks after the tragedy, but only one of 59 bodies that were claimed.
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fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

What's Up With The Kids Obsessed With The Titanic?

Children's fascination with the Titanic reflects complex themes of luxury, death, and history, evoking both awe and morbid curiosity.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

April 7: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Washington, D.C., April 6 - The sensation of the hour in this city is the premature publication of the decision of the supreme court in the income tax matter.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It was filthy, horrible work': actors Paul and Stephen McGann reveal how their great uncle survived the Titanic

The McGann brothers aim to honor their great-uncle Jimmy McGann's story and highlight the plight of Titanic's working-class crew.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Why Are Kids Obsessed With the Titanic?

Children are fascinated by the Titanic, showing interest through play and creativity despite its tragic history.
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fromIndependent
4 months ago

David W Higgins: Ireland's economy is heading for a tariff-shaped iceberg, but here's why we can stay afloat

The Titanic's sinking illustrates structural vulnerabilities, while Trump's tariffs are unlikely to significantly harm Ireland's economy.
Film
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

No One Asked, But I Watched "Titanic" For The First Time Ever And There's A Lot To Unpack

The author shares humorous and curious thoughts experienced while watching Titanic for the first time, almost 30 years after its original release.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

They'll Dine Like the Passengers on the Titanic

An invitation-only dinner features a modernized version of the Titanic's last meal, emphasizing healthier ingredients and smaller portions.
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fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Crushed Titanic chandelier that hung in first-class smoking lounge heads to museum

A stunning Titanic chandelier, recovered from the ocean, is the highlight of a new exhibit that immerses visitors in the ship's tragic history.
fromThe Verge
2 years ago

The Titan's implosion: the latest news on the Titanic wreckage tourist sub

The Titan, a small submersible, tragically imploded during a tourist dive to the Titanic, leading to the loss of all five passengers shortly after departure.
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fromScary Mommy
7 months ago

Watch Kate Winslet Recall Press Who Body-Shamed Her In The '90s

Winslet recalled how she felt after watching an old clip where an E! host degradingly commented on her appearance, expressing her disgust: "It's absolutely appalling. What kind of a person must they be to do something like that to a young actress who's just trying to figure it out?"
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff collapses into administration

Harland & Wolff has entered administration due to lack of funding, leading to job losses and confirming no returns for shareholders.
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fromFortune
10 months ago

OceanGate founder hopes tragedy inspires more deep-sea exploration

The Titan tragedy underscores the need for renewed exploration curiosity, despite its disastrous outcome.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

New Titanic expedition finds lost bronze Diana of Versailles' statue

A bronze statue from the Titanic, feared lost, was rediscovered during a recent expedition, showcasing both preservation efforts and continuing decay at the wreck site.
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