In 1915, Ernest Shackleton and his crew set out on an expedition in the Endurance to become the first team to make a land crossing of Antarctica. Their ship would become stuck in the ice and sink, leading to a century-long search.In November 1915, an expedition to the Antarctic took a turn for the worse when the team’s ship, the Endurance, was crushed underneath the pressure of the heavy ice sheets and sunk to the bottom of the Weddell Sea.

Albino animals look cute, but the lack of melanin in their bodies causes a fair amount of hardship for these pigment-challenged creatures.Albino animals look cute, but the lack of melanin in their bodies causes a fair amount of hardship for these pigment-challenged creatures. The complex polymer determines skin and hair color, and can impact vision and its development. This means that in addition to being far easier to spot by potential predators and prey, albino animals struggle with basic survival skills.

From ancient portraits on coins to Elizabeth Taylor's famous portrayal, Cleopatra's looks have been depicted in countless ways throughout the millennia.What did Cleopatra look like? The physical appearance of the last Egyptian pharaoh has long been enigmatic. And since the Queen of the Nile has been portrayed in so many ways throughout the years, Cleopatra’s real face remains largely a mystery to this day. History has left few clues behind. But that hasn’t stopped historians — and Hollywood producers — from running wild with speculation about Cleopatra’s real face.

What happened on this day in history: F. Scott Fitzgerald is born, federal troops arrive in Little Rock, Arkansas to integrate public schools, and more events from this date throughout history.1789: The U.S. Supreme Court Is Established President George Washington signs the Judiciary Act, establishing the federal court system, including the Supreme Court. According to Article Three of the U.S. Constitution, the Supreme Court has ultimate jurisdiction over all laws, particularly when there is a question of constitutionality.

Discover the seldom-heard stories of the four men who assassinated presidents.ATI CompositeThe men who assassinated presidents. The United States has endured four assassinations presidents: Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy. Each of these attacks devastated the nation and changed the very course of American history. Yet, as historic as the killings were, how much do any of us truly know about the men who perpetrated them?