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Apparently an 18th century chaplain in Spain had a sense of humor. When a statue of Jesus was removed from a northern Spain cathedral for restoration the workers discovered that there was a secret message in Jesus' posterior.

If you're planning on seeing gold, that's the other Fort Knox! This one's a little closer to home.

"I'm so sick of online dating!" There's a good chance you've heard that phrase or something similar from someone surrounding your life. Social media and dating sites/apps have changed the way modern dating works and how people meet in hopes of finding love...

In 1895 the first Navy ship to be named after our state of Maine was commissioned. She was built to combat the increase of naval forces in Latin America. In 1898 the ship was destroyed by an underwater mine. The explosion killed 266 American soldiers...

I am a born and raised Mainer and I have to admit that I have never heard of Malaga Island and the story behind it. The 40-acre island located at the mouth of the New Meadows River is now owned by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, but this once small fishing community has a dark secret.

Portland had its very own rum riot! Here's to the days when people rioted over alcohol.

Well at least pieces are. So no doubt you've seen video of the big ball of fire falling in the atmosphere from the Portland Police Dash cam. If not no worries, see below. The bright light burning up in the atmosphere is a meteor, and if it lands on the Earth, it's called a meteorite...

Another famous Mainer and his place in history: Conrad Heyer crossed the Delaware with George Washington, and would be 267 years old today.

According to the KV Chamber of Commerce, the History Channel TV show, ‘American Pickers’ is coming to Maine!

When we grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in school we learned about the 'Halifax Explosion.' It happened on this date 97 years ago. On December 6, 1917 to make a long story short, two ships collided in Halifax Harbour.

Peeps. Most people seem to love OR hate them. My Mom loves them. Me? Not so much. But I will be the first to admit Peeps have become a cultural phenomenon! Here are some fun Peep facts for YOU! Eat them, craft with them or microwave them..what ever you choose to do with them...enjoy!

We haven't kept up with History's 'Vikings' season 2 as much as its predecessor, but are nonetheless excited to see that Ragnar Lothbrok and his brood will live to fight another day. History has officially picked up a 'Vikings' season 3 for 2015, but what can we expect from the epic period drama when it sets sail for a third time?

Funny, I was just talking with a friend about time and that classic feeling about time just 'slipping away'. It becomes even more bizarre when you start to compare certain events. Check these out!

The 'Vikings' of History's namesake will be back to raid, pillage and plunder a second season beginning February 27, but before they do, they may need to settle some differences of their own. See Ragnar Lothbrok take on his brother Rollo as opposing armies clash in the first clips from 'Vikings' season 2 premiere "Brother's War"!

I am excited about a new show on History about treasure hunting in my home province of Nova Scotia. I just found out about it over the weekend. It’s entitled, ‘The Curse of Oak Island’. I remember learning about Oak Island in school and the so-called "money pit" but since sort have forgotten about it.

The History channel's first original series, 'Vikings,' certainly caught our attention last year, but at nine episodes, Ragnar and his brood came and went far too quickly. That all changes in February 2014, as History has officially set a premiere date for the 10 episodes of 'Vikings' season 2!