SHIPS

What really happened to the crew of the ‘Mary Celeste’? Delve into the theories and speculation surrounding this enduring maritime mystery.

From the Dyatlov Pass incident to the murder of JonBenét Ramsey, some of the best nonfiction books about history’s greatest mysteries are so gripping, they’ll make you feel like you’re about to crack open a few cold cases yourself.

There are few tales of the ‘Titanic’ left unexplored. Joseph Laroche’s story is one of them.

The mutiny on the 'Bounty' has inspired multiple movies, but the 'Hermione' revolt was way bloodier.

These freak waves are rare and unpredictable—and are believed to have caused numerous shipwrecks.

The true fate of many of these ships will never be known, but speculation suggests that storms, piracy, mutiny, accidental bombing, and even the attack of a giant squid could be responsible for their vanishings.

‘Äpplet’ had a more successful naval career than its short-lived sibling, the ‘Vasa.’ Studying its wreck could help explain why.

The new footage shows details of the 'Titanic' wreck that have never been captured on film before.

Like so many other phrases, the meaning of ‘pass with flying colors’ has nautical roots.

The priceless 'Gemma Constantiniana'—an Imperial Roman cameo nearly 1 foot wide—survived the collapse of empires, crusades, and shipwrecks.

Once the fastest ocean liner in the world, a German torpedo sent the ship to the bottom of the sea.

The sinking of the RMS 'Titanic' shook the world—and forced better safety regulations to be put into place.