Why Are Kids Obsessed With the Titanic?
Have you talked to a 5-year-old lately?
Gold Watch, a Gift From Titanic Survivors, Sells for Nearly $2 Million
The gold watch was given to the captain of the Carpathia, the ship that responded to the Titanic’s distress call and rescued hundreds of people.
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The Magdalen Islands: Sand, Sea and Serenity Far From Everywhere
The bluffs, dunes and lagoons of the Magdalens, a colorful yet tranquil island chain north of Prince Edward Island, are far from everywhere. That’s the point.
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It’s a Golden Age for Shipwreck Discoveries. Why?
More lost shipwrecks are being found because of new technology, climate change and more vessels scanning the ocean floor for science or commerce.