The ancient history of tattoos—revealed by inked-up mummies
Humans have been getting ink for at least 5,200 years. Here are some of the most intriguing ancient tattoos, from cultic symbols to complex horse motifs.
In a race against time and the enemy, J. Robert Oppenheimer helped lead the U.S. effort to build the atomic bomb. But he was almost bounced from the Manhattan Project entirely—why?
At 64, Diana Nyad swam from Cuba to Florida. How'd she do it?
The athlete’s record-breaking swim in 2013 is the subject of an upcoming Netflix film. Here’s what her body endured during those 110 miles in open water.