1. The Lost Colony of Roanoke In the late 1500s, English settlers established a colony on Roanoke Island off the coast of present day North Carolina. When a supply ship finally returned in 1590 after years of delays, the entire […]

1. A Locked Trunk Filled With Identical Keys One homeowner cleaning out a damp basement corner dragged out a heavy old trunk that had clearly not been opened in decades. Inside were hundreds of small brass keys, all neatly bundled

1. Sewing on a Button Without a YouTube Tutorial If a button popped off your coat or shirt, it was not a crisis, it was just a quick fix before heading out the door. Grandparents learned how to thread a

1. Greta Garbo Greta Garbo was one of the most famous movie stars in the world during Hollywood’s Golden Age, known for films like Grand Hotel and Camille. At the height of her fame, she was considered mysterious, glamorous, and

1. The Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles) For decades, the Ambassador Hotel was one of Hollywood’s most glamorous gathering spots, hosting Academy Awards ceremonies, political fundraisers, and celebrity galas that shaped entertainment history. Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and countless studio power

1. Creamed Tuna on Toast For a lot of families, creamed tuna on toast was the definition of “stretch what you have.” A couple of cans of tuna, a little milk, flour, and butter could turn into a hot, filling

1. Anastasia Romanov For decades, rumors swirled that Anastasia Romanov somehow survived the brutal execution of the Russian royal family in 1918, and the idea captured imaginations around the world. Women came forward claiming to be her, the most famous