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fromABC7 Los Angeles
15 hours ago

Life jacket worn by a passenger who survived the Titanic auctioned off for over $900,000

A Titanic life jacket sold for £670,000, highlighting ongoing fascination with the ship's history and its passengers.
Writing
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

'Prophetic' letter written by Titanic survivor sells for nearly $400,000 at auction

Col. Archibald Gracie's letter about the Titanic sold for $399,000, reflecting public fascination with Titanic memorabilia.
London
fromABC7 Los Angeles
15 hours ago

Life jacket worn by a passenger who survived the Titanic auctioned off for over $900,000

A Titanic life jacket sold for £670,000, highlighting ongoing fascination with the ship's history and its passengers.
Writing
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

'Prophetic' letter written by Titanic survivor sells for nearly $400,000 at auction

Col. Archibald Gracie's letter about the Titanic sold for $399,000, reflecting public fascination with Titanic memorabilia.
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
UK news

Gold watch frozen in time from Titanic sinking up for auction

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
US politics

James Cameron reveals strategy for surviving the Titanic disaster

The Independent solicits donations to fund free, on-the-ground journalism, and James Cameron reveals hypothetical strategies for surviving the Titanic sinking.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Gold watch frozen in time from Titanic sinking up for auction

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
#john-jacob-astor-iv
fromBusiness Insider
1 year ago
NYC real estate

John Jacob Astor IV was one of the richest men in the world when he died on the Titanic. Here's a look at his life.

fromBusiness Insider
1 year ago
NYC real estate

John Jacob Astor IV was one of the richest men in the world when he died on the Titanic. Here's a look at his life.

NYC real estate
fromUntapped New York
1 week ago

Inside the $10 Million Estate of a Macy's Heir with Ties to the Titanic

Tower Hill Farm, a 20-acre estate in New Jersey, is on the market for $10 million, featuring multiple residences and a rich history.
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago

Watch the Titanic and Lusitania Sink in Real Time: One Fast, One Slow

The Titanic met her end by colliding with an iceberg, and about two and a half hours later, it was on the bottom of the North Atlantic.
History
Film
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago

How James Cameron Shot Titanic/i>'s Hugely Complex Sinking Scene

James Cameron directed several of the most expensive movies, showcasing his engineering mindset and innovative techniques in filmmaking.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

What Happens in the Mirror Universe Where Leo Chooses Boogie Nights

Leonardo DiCaprio's decision to star in Titanic instead of Boogie Nights was his biggest career regret, raising questions about how different both actors' trajectories would have been.
Film
fromEsquire
2 months ago

The 23 Sexiest Movies of All Time

Titanic is notable for a single sensual scene that defined a generation and solidified the film's status among the most erotic movies.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The whole thing was just mind-blowing': my trip into the abyss to see the Titanic

Andrew Rogers won a supermarket competition that sent him on a rare civilian expedition to view the Titanic wreck aboard Russian submersibles in 1998.
Gadgets
from99% Invisible
3 months ago

Mini-Stories: Volume 22 - 99% Invisible

Three mini stories: Speedo's controversial LZR racer and regulatory fallout; a Titanic survivor linked to similar doomed ships; and Art-o-Mat machines dispensing artwork.
Television
fromIndependent
3 months ago

BBC's 'Titanic Sinks Tonight' tells a good story, but some myths on the disaster persist

Confusion over timings and press accounts led to errors as a minute-by-minute reconstruction reveals the Titanic's final horror and survivor testimonies.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Titanic Sinks Tonight review it's like you're reliving that terrifying night

Titanic Sinks Tonight re-centers survivors' words to restore agency and ground the Titanic story amid endless, often sensationalized, popular retellings.
#isidor-straus
#virtual-reality
Arts
fromCurbed
7 months ago

She Made Her Apartment Into the Titanic. Now She'll Sink It.

A model and broker converted her Chinatown apartment into an immersive, life-size Titanic-themed diorama she lives in and shares on TikTok.
World news
fromMail Online
7 months ago

Billionaire plans trip to the Titanic 2 years after OceanGate disaster

A wealthy individual plans a secret, multimillion-dollar submarine descent to visit the Titanic wreck within weeks despite a recent deadly submersible implosion.
History
fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago

50 Extremely Rare And Amazing Historical Pictures That Will Completely And Totally Change Your Perspective On The World

The Statue of Liberty was displayed at the 1878 Paris World's Fair before arriving in New York.
History
fromMail Online
9 months ago

Was Titanic really considered unsinkable before she sank?

Titanic was never officially described as 'unsinkable' before its maiden voyage in 1912.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
9 months ago

How I Solved the Century-Old Mystery of a Miraculous Shipwreck Survivor | The Walrus

The Empress of Ireland disaster resulted in more deaths than the Titanic but remains largely unrecognized in history.
from99% Invisible
9 months ago

The Titanic's Best Lifeboat - 99% Invisible

Helen Doe emphasizes that the historical narrative surrounding the Titanic's lifeboats needs re-evaluation, highlighting that lifeboats were a relatively recent innovation at that time.
Cars
London music
frompitchfork.com
10 months ago

Mabe Fratti's Titanic Announce New Album and Tour, Share New Song

Titanic's second album 'Hagen' is set for release on September 5, 2023, reflecting their musical growth and collaboration.
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago

Video footage shows the moment OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush's wife heard the apparent sound of the Titan sub imploding

Wendy Rush heard a loud bang before the Titan submersible imploded, resulting in the death of five passengers.
fromThe Verge
10 months ago

The writing is on the wall in first trailer for Netflix's new OceanGate documentary

The Titan: The OceanGate Disaster documentary reveals mismanagement and poor decisions, highlighting the dangers of CEOs who ignore clear signs of failure, like choosing unqualified pilots.
Film
London food
fromTime Out London
11 months ago

A lavish new immersive Titanic exhibition is coming to London this summer

The Legend of the Titanic: The Immersive Exhibition offers a lavish experience focusing on the Titanic's story with various immersive features.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Jerry Springer's scandalous backstory laid bare: best podcasts of the week

Jerry Springer's early political career is explored, notably his time as mayor of Cincinnati and his later aspirations in Ohio politics.
#archibald-gracie
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Writing

Titanic Survivor's Letter, Written Aboard the Ship, Sells for Nearly $400,000

Col. Archibald Gracie's Titanic letter sold for $399,000, reflecting his initial impressions of the ship before its catastrophic fate.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago
Writing

A letter written onboard the Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction

A letter from Titanic survivor Archibald Gracie sold for £300,000, highlighting its historical significance and link to the ship's tragic fate.
Writing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago

A letter written onboard the Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction

A letter from Titanic survivor Archibald Gracie sold for £300,000, highlighting its historical significance and link to the ship's tragic fate.
Writing
fromwww.dw.com
11 months ago

Titanic letter auctioned for almost $400,000 DW 04/26/2025

A letter from Titanic survivor Archibald Gracie IV sold for $399,390 at auction, showcasing its historical significance and rarity.
UK news
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

New book reveals chilling accounts of Titanic captain's last moments on sinking ship

Rumors of Captain Smith's suicide are unfounded and damage his legacy, according to author Dan E. Parkes.
fromBusiness Insider
1 year ago

A new digital recreation of the Titanic might offer clues about how it sank - take a closer look

"They're contradictory," Titanic analyst Parks Stephenson said of the passengers' accounts. The ship itself would be better able to tell the tale. "Steel rarely lies," he told Business Insider.
London
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
1 year ago

The wreckage of the Titanic was found nearly 40 years ago during a secret US Navy mission to recover nuclear submarines

The Titanic's wreckage was located during a Cold War mission unrelated to the ship, revealing surprising historical context.
San Francisco Giants
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 year ago

Phillies Announcer References Titanic During Home Run Call on Anniversary of Shipwreck Disaster

Ruben Amaro Jr. humorously referenced the Titanic disaster while calling a home run, coincidentally on the anniversary of the ill-fated voyage.
fromBusiness Insider
1 year ago

44 secrets you never knew about the Titanic, which sank 113 years ago

The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, but the wreck was not found until September 1, 1985, sparking decades of intrigue and exploration.
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#maritime-disaster
London
fromBusiness Insider
1 year ago

Famous figures who had Titanic tickets but didn't make it on board

Some celebrities missed the Titanic's maiden voyage, avoiding tragedy while others remembered for their near encounters with disaster.
London
fromBusiness Insider
1 year ago

Famous figures who had Titanic tickets but didn't make it on board

Some celebrities missed the Titanic's maiden voyage, avoiding tragedy while others remembered for their near encounters with disaster.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 year ago

Today in History: April 15, the Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage, resulting in over 1,500 fatalities and only 710 survivors. This tragedy dramatically highlighted the need for maritime safety improvements.
World news
Women
fromBusiness Insider
1 year ago

The incredible life of Titanic's youngest survivor, who lived to 97 and refused to see James Cameron's movie

Millvina Dean was the last Titanic survivor, only 9 weeks old during the tragedy, and never watched the film adaptation.
OMG science
fromColossal
1 year ago

'Titanic: The Digital Resurrection' Unveils an Unprecedented View of the Harrowing Maritime Disaster

A digital reconstruction of the Titanic captures unprecedented details and insights about its final moments.
The summer 2022 expedition aimed to create a lifelike virtual version of the legendary ship.
fromArs Technica
1 year ago

New simulation of Titanic's sinking confirms historical testimony

"The unprecedented detail captured by the scanning project could transform our understanding of the Titanic and provide insights into its tragic story."
OMG science
OMG science
fromScary Mommy
1 year ago

What's Up With The Kids Obsessed With The Titanic?

Children's fascination with the Titanic reflects complex themes of luxury, death, and history, evoking both awe and morbid curiosity.
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