TITANIC

Divers have said that the RMS ‘Rhone’ is haunted.

The Legends Behind 6 Haunted Shipwrecks

Whether real wrecks or ghostly sightings, these ships bear stories of unexplained deaths, flying orbs, and screams from the depths of the sea.

Richard Norris Williams on his home turf.

The Star Tennis Player Who Survived the ‘Titanic’ and Went On to Win Olympic Gold

Richard Norris Williams dreamed of being a tennis great. The ‘Titanic’ nearly cost him his legs.

People have doubted the 1969 moon landing for decades.

11 of the Wildest Pre-Internet Rumors in American History

People have spread incorrect information long before the invention of the internet.

10 Songs Inspired by the RMS ‘Titanic’

Songs about ‘Titanic’ go way beyond Celine Dion’s smash hit “My Heart Will Go On.”

Jack and Rose on the panel in 'Titanic.'

The Prop Panel That Saved Rose in 'Titanic' Just Sold for $718,750

The 8-foot hunk of balsa wood led to one of the great debates in film: Could Jack have fit on it, too?

The Laroche family shortly before departing on the 'Titanic.'

The Long-Lost Story of Joseph Laroche, the Only Black Man on the ‘Titanic’

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

There are some pretty bizarre conspiracy theories about the sinking of the ‘Titanic.’

10 Wild Conspiracy Theories About the Sinking of the ‘Titanic’

Everything from a cursed mummy to a steering mistake have been floated as the real causes of the ‘Titanic’ disaster—and some conspiracy theories claim the ship never sank at all.

James Cameron was indeed "The King of the World"—and the box office—in the 1990s.

The 25 Highest Grossing Movies of the 1990s

Box office success does not always equal critical acclaim. But many of the biggest hits of the 1990s are still being talked about, and revisited, today.

Submarine vs. Submersible: What’s the Difference?

There’s a reason nobody’s referring to the missing ‘Titanic’ submersible as a submarine.

70 Huge Facts About the ‘Titanic’

The 'Titanic' sinking became the most infamous shipwreck in history—but what really happened on that unusually calm night in the North Atlantic?

The wreck of the RMS Titanic at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

Watch Newly Released Footage of the ‘Titanic’ Wreck Shot in 1986

In honor of the 25th anniversary of James Cameron’s ‘Titanic,’ WHOI has released never-before-seen footage of the real-life shipwreck.

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio in the new poster for 'Titanic.'

‘Titanic’ Is Headed Back to Theaters for Its 25th Anniversary—In 3D

You can grab tickets for you and your friend who’s somehow never seen James Cameron’s ‘Titanic’ movie.

Our 40 Favorite Stories of 2022

Mental Floss's writers and editors share their favorite stories from 2022.

Celebrate the end of 2022 with these acclaimed book titles.

Mental Floss’s 16 Best Books of 2022

From 'The Candy House' by Jennifer Egan to 'Tracy Flick Can’t Win' by Tom Perrotta, discover the best books of 2022 according to Mental Floss.

See 'Titanic' in Mesmerizing 8K—the Highest Resolution Ever Captured of the Wreck

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

The S.S. 'Arctic' sinking was both a tragedy and a scandal.

6 Valuable Wrecks Still Waiting to Be Found

These mysterious undersea sites might contain millions (or billions) in lost treasure.

This Door-Shaped 'Titanic' Pool Float Definitely Has Room for Two

Could Jack have fit on the door? It’s up for debate—but he certainly could fit on this inflatable replica.

You won't have to head to sea to see some icebergs.

11 Cool Facts About Iceberg Alley

Every spring, hundreds of icebergs drift by the waters of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

11 Facts About 'Titanic' Survivor J. Bruce Ismay

J. Bruce Ismay’s life was changed in an instant. At 1:40 a.m. on April 15, 1912, sporting pajamas under a suit and topcoat, with slippers on his feet, the chair

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in 'Titanic' (1997).

How Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On,' a Song No One Wanted, Became a Titanic Hit

Even 25 years later, "My Heart Will Go On"—the love theme from 'Titanic'—can still make audiences weep. But it's a miracle it got made, as James Cameron wasn't interested in including a pop song in his historical drama and Celine Dion hated the song.

Madeleine Astor: The Gilded Beginnings and Harrowing Survival of the 'Titanic'’s Most Famous Widow

Socialite Madeleine Astor was 18 years old and five months pregnant when she boarded the RMS 'Titanic.' Here's the story of what led to her journey—and how she survived it.

The Hershey Company and the RMS 'Titanic' share a surprising link.

How the 'Titanic' Almost Sank Hershey

Milton S. Hershey almost traveled on the RMS 'Titanic.' Fortunately for chocolate lovers, he didn't.

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.