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History vs. Hollywood: The Real Voyagers of the Titanic

It is said that the Titanic's catastrophe never left the Colonel and his last words were, “We have to put them on boats. We have to put them all on boats." Related: 10 Items From the Titanic That Were Sold For Exorbitant Amounts 6. 

Who's Ready to Board the Newest Replica of the Titanic?

Nowadays, it's rare to find a person who hasn't heard the famous story of the Titanic - or 'The Ship of Dreams'. As you probably know, this vessel tragically sank in 1912 after its collision with an iceberg on its maiden voyage in the North Atlantic Ocean, killing more than 1,500 passengers.

Fascinating! Never-Before-Seen Images of the Titanic

Related: These Facts about the Titanic Will Really Surprise You! This gallery below shows the Titanic like never before.

Six Incredible Stories of People Who Survived the Titanic

The Titanic Orphans This real-life sad story did not make it to the Hollywood adaption of the Titanic. Two-year-old Edmond and four-year-old Navratil were kidnapped by their father Michel Sr. who set sail for New York on the Titanic.

11 Surprising Things You Never Knew About the Titanic

Never-Before-Seen Images of the Titanic 1.

15 Hauntingly Beautiful Shipwrecks Hidden Underwater

When we think of shipwrecks, the Titanic often steals the spotlight with its dramatic tale and Hollywood fame. But beneath the waves around the world lie countless other vessels, each with their own captivating stories and mysteries.

These Gigantic Comparisons Will Blow Your Mind!

From The Titanic to the world's largest radio telescope, each and every one of these comparisons will surprise you when seen from a different perspective. Here are 10 of the most fascinating images: Click on images to enlarge 1.

Glimpse the Glamor Aboard These Luxurious Old Cruise Ships

Grand liners like the Titanic had space for the most magnificent dining experiences. The luxury on offer persuaded many to give up life on land for a few months. The ships were built to be as beautiful as the most famous hotels in the world.

These 3 Breakthroughs Are Making Historians Jump for Joy!

A New Theory About the Titanic's Sinking Everyone's heard the story of the Titanic colliding with an iceberg and sinking, but a new documentary reveals that the iceberg alone may not have been enough to sink the ship.

7 Heroes in History Who Confronted Disaster With Kindness

The Only Lifeboat That Returned to Save the Victims of the Titanic Disaster The story of the ill-fated RMS Titanic needs no introduction. On April 15, 1912, the ship struck an iceberg on its way from Southampton to New York City.

The History You Haven't Seen Before

The first McDonald’s Che Guevara and Fidel Castro Capital of Brazil, in the beginning Pius XII and Hitler The King Rare Beatles photos Osama bin Laden and his family Titanic Then Titanic Today Fall of the Berlin Wall All forms of Coca-Cola bottles John Lennon shortly before his death Real Principles

8 Historical Coincidences That are Too Bizarre to Be Fake

When Life Imitates Fiction In 1889, author Morgan Robertson wrote a book titled “ Futility, or The Wreck of the Titan ”. The book discussed a passenger liner named Titan , described as “unsinkable”, and its eventual sinking after hitting an iceberg while traveling on the Atlantic Ocean.

15 Stunning Behind-the-Scene Photos From Famous Movies

Imagine finding yourself on the set of such iconic movies as The Titanic, James Bond, Star Wars, and The Shining.

7 Creepy Historical Facts You Won’t Soon Forget

A novel accurately predicted the sinking of the Titanic, 14 years before it happened Image Source: Wikipedia The Titanic disaster inspired countless stories and retellings, but what we’d like to talk about is a fictional story published before the disaster.