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12 Facts About the R.M.S. 'Lusitania'

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

The sinking of the 'Titanic' shook the world—and forced better maritime laws to be put into place.

4 Ways the ‘Titanic' Changed Maritime Safety

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

Titanic sinking on the cover of Showman's Guide for the Rank Organisation film ' A Night to Remember ' with Kenneth More.

Women and Children First: How a Rarely-Used Maritime Practice Caused Confusion On Board the 'Titanic'

Over 100 years after 'Titanic' sank, the origins and true meaning of “women and children first” remain a source of confusion.

Violet Jessop volunteered as a nurse in World War I after surviving the Titanic sinking.

7 Facts About ‘Titanic’ Survivor Violet Jessop

Surviving the 'Titanic' was not Jessop’s first escape from a maritime disaster—nor would it be her last.

RMS 'Olympic,' one of the 'Titanic's' sister ships

The Surprising Fates of the 'Titanic's' Sister Ships

The stories of the 'Olympic' and 'Britannic' were overshadowed by their middle sister’s legend.

Mental Floss Presents: Titanic Timeline

We look back at the people, events, and twists of fate that set the Titanic’s incredible story in motion—and the legacy we still honor today.

A 'Titanic' memorial in Washington, D.C.

14 Moving Monuments and Memorials to the 'Titanic'

The most famous maritime disaster of all time is commemorated with plaques and memorials around the world.

15 Questions About the RMS 'Titanic,' Answered

Who built the Titanic? How big was it? How many people were onboard? How many people survived? Your biggest Titanic Qs—answers.

Seven-year-old Eva Hart's signature from a letter written on the Titanic's maiden voyage

6 Facts About 'Titanic' Survivor Eva Hart, One of the Last to Remember the Disaster

In her later years, Eva Hart had the distinction of being the last living 'Titanic' survivor with first-hand memories of the disaster.

Cat standing in front of ship's porthole window.

The Legend of Jenny, the 'Titanic' Cat Said to Have Predicted the Ship's Fate

Jenny the ship cat likely didn't make it off 'Titanic' alive, but according to one legend, she anticipated the disaster and saved the life of a crew member.

‘Titanic’ survivors in a lifeboat row toward rescue after the ocean liner sank in 1912.

5 Fast Facts About Millvina Dean, the Last ‘Titanic’ Survivor

Millvina Dean, the youngest passenger aboard the 'Titanic' on its maiden voyage, was only 9 weeks old when the ocean liner hit an iceberg and sank in 1912.

The 'Titanic' has been the subject of a number of myths.

8 Twisted 'Titanic' Myths, Debunked

Take a look at some of the more enduring misconceptions surrounding history's most famous vessel.

10 Unsinkable Facts About 'Titanic'

Though Titanic was plagued with production problems, James Cameron's epic disaster/romance went on to become one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

Explorer Ferdinand Magellan didn't quite get all the way around the globe.

11 of History’s Most Famous Sea Voyages

Throughout history, sea travel has provided a watery road to modern globalism. Here are 11 incredible sea voyages that advanced our understanding of the world.

The still-intact wheel of Shackleton's ill-fated vessel.

Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 'Endurance' Shipwreck Has Been Found After More Than a Century

Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated ‘Endurance’ sunk 107 years ago near Antarctica, kicking off one of the most thrilling survival stories of all time.

The Sultana, the day before it exploded.

5 Deadly, Explosive Ship Disasters From U.S. History

For centuries, boats have been blowing up with amazing spectacle and horrible tragedy. Here are five ship explosions just as worthy of a three-hour dramatization as the RMS 'Titanic.'

A 1912 illustration of the Titanic sinking by Willy Stöwer.

How Long Did It Take for the Titanic to Sink?

As anyone who’s seen the movie ‘Titanic’ already knows, the ship didn’t sink immediately. So how long was the process?

10 Mysterious Incidents at the Bermuda Triangle

Most shipwrecks can usually be blamed on weather, currents, or mechanical failures. For others, the Bermuda Triangle could be the culprit.

Watercolor drawing of the leg of a patient, age 50, who had scurvy for 12 months' standing.

11 Facts About Scurvy

Scurvy’s mysterious cause wasn’t identified until the 20th century. Here are a few facts from the disease's long and miserable history.

11 Facts About Sir Ernest Shackleton

Polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 voyage to Antarctica was an epic failure, but he returned a hero.

The story of the S.S. Ourang Medan is one of the strangest to emerge from the sea.

'I Die': The Bizarre Tale of the S.S. Ourang Medan

A tale involving a cargo ship begging for help and its crew being found dead of unknown causes in the 1940s has become an urban legend. But there might be some truth to this ghost ship lurking underneath the water.

LEGO's Titanic set includes 9090 pieces.

My Heart Will LEGO On: New Titanic Replica Is LEGO's Largest Model Yet

“Build me like one of your Star Wars starships.” “I’m the king of the coffee table!” “I’ll never LEGO, Jack.” (Sorry.)

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet at the Oscars in 2016.

When the Stars of Titanic Helped Pay the Bills for the Last Titanic Survivor

“All I get now are phone calls all day from people asking me how I feel about Leonardo DiCaprio.” —97-year-old Titanic survivor Millvina Dean.

This iceberg replica is innocent—the toppled wall is inside the museum.

The Iceberg Cometh: A Titanic Museum’s Iceberg Wall Just Toppled in Tennessee

Near, far, wherever you are, an iceberg is plotting revenge after years of being the butt of all your Titanic-themed jokes.

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