Titanic

'Prophetic' letter written by Titanic survivor sells for nearly $400,000 at auction

4:10pm April 27, 2025

The letter, written by first-class passenger Archibald Gracie, sold for five times its expected price at auction. It was written aboard the ship five days before it sank.

National

Which high-profile Republican says they are voting for Harris? Find out in the quiz

5:00am September 06, 2024

Queens of the chart, field and Maori adorn the quiz this week, and we also address seasonal topics like memoirs and TV shows. Enjoy it while you can!

Titanic research dive reveals discovery, decay and new photos

9:00am September 02, 2024

This summer, RMS Titanic, Inc. — the salvor-in-possession of the wreck — made its first unmanned dive to the wreck in 14 years. The team uncovered some rare finds — and losses.

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Arts

Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' producer, dies at 63

11:29pm July 06, 2024

by The Associated Press

Landau's partnership with James Cameron led to a best picture win for 1997's "Titanic." Together they account for some of the biggest blockbusters in movie history, including "Avatar" and its sequel.

A year after the Titan submersible implosion, investigators still don't have answers

10:20pm June 18, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

OceanGate's Titan submersible imploded on its way to the Titanic wreck one year ago. The Coast Guard initially had 12 months to complete its investigation, but says it needs more time.

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A comedian, a pug and a politician walk into the quiz. Do you know the punchline?

5:00am March 29, 2024

by Holly J. Morris

Is Kevin Hart funny? Are pugs cute? Is Donald Trump a good politician? Thankfully, the quiz doesn't need to answer these questions — we'll just stick to the facts, thanks.

The wooden door panel that saves Rose's life in the 1997 blockbuster Titanic was one of hundreds of iconic Hollywood props, and several from the movie, auctioned off in a five-day sale last week.

The piece of wood that saved (only) Rose in 'Titanic' was auctioned off for $718k

1:15pm March 28, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

The debris that saved Rose's life in Titanic — and sparked a quarter-century of debate — fetched over $718,000 at an auction of iconic Hollywood movie props last week. It's based on a real artifact.

James Cameron walks in Purmamarca, Argentina, earlier this month. He's compared the OceanGate submersible tragedy to that of the Titanic itself.

James Cameron says the Titan passengers probably knew the submersible was in trouble

4:48pm June 23, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

The Titanic director has made 33 dives to the shipwreck and visited ocean depths in a submersible he built himself. He compares OceanGate to the Titanic in that both ignored safety warnings.

Rear Adm. John Mauger, the U.S. Coast Guard District commander, speaks during a news conference in Boston on Thursday about the search for the missing OceanGate submersible Titan.

All 5 passengers aboard Titan sub are dead after a 'catastrophic implosion'

6:22pm June 22, 2023

by Emily Olson

After days of search and rescue efforts, U.S. Coast Guard officials have determined there was a "catastrophic implosion of the vessel," and that all on board died.

British businessman Hamish Harding, pictured here in Beverly Hills, Calif., in January, was the holder of three Guinness World Records.

The 5 men who were aboard the wrecked Titan sub loved adventures — and taking risks

5:03pm June 22, 2023

by Ayana Archie

The five people who died while trying to catch a glimpse of the wrecked ocean liner included a Guinness World Record holder, a deep sea entrepreneur, wealthy businessmen and "Mr. Titanic."