The American Eclipse of 1878
Why scientists raced West to catch a glimpse.
Jump into a century of seldom-seen historical feats. Lose yourself in unusual stories from days gone by. Here's your chance to journey through decades of curious people, places, and stories that stand the test of time.
Why scientists raced West to catch a glimpse.
Fools often knew more about what was going on in the court than the king.
When Mount Vesuvius erupted without warning in AD 79, it showered scorching rock and ash onto Pompeii and Herculaneum.
The Greek sacrifice at “The Hot Gates” proved greater than history remembers it.
Is the bathtub story true? Or, is it a lingering bit of a political smear campaign?
After years of interviews, Neil Armstrong relented to his misquote...
From 6th-century sailing chariots to Leonardo da Vinci’s self-propelled carriage, think again.
They didn’t want him getting kidnapped!
Dubbed the modern-day Marco Polo and once voted the most popular man in America, Robert Ripley's legacy is over 100 years old!
They looked decidedly eerie, almost appearing as though someone had cut out the person's face.
The 19th book in the bestselling series from Ripley's Believe It or Not! has jaw-dropping oddities from around the world!
Sunday Cartoon! - February 2, 2025
Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, Kieran Castaño is the eighth artist to continue the legacy of illustrating the world's longest-running syndicated cartoon!