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Daughter of an empire's defender
Eudoxia Epiphania, the only daughter of Byzantine Emperor Heraclius and his first wife Eudokia, entered the world as the Eastern Roman Empire faced mounting pressures. Born into the purple of Constantinople's imperial court, she represented the continuation of a dynasty that would reshape the medieval world, though her father's reign would be defined by both triumph and tragedy.
A luxury yacht swallowed by the storm
The Idler, a celebrated racing schooner that had once competed in the America's Cup, met a catastrophic end on Lake Erie. Caught in a sudden, violent storm, the luxury yacht capsized and sank, drowning six of its seven passengers, all members of the family of Cleveland businessman James C. Corrigan. The tragedy silenced one of the fastest yachts in America's sailing fleet forever.
The ocean liner SS United States passes Bishop Rock on her maiden voyage, breaking the transatlantic speed record to.
An ocean liner is a type of passenger ship primarily used for transportation across seas or oceans. Ocean liners may also carry cargo or mail, and may sometimes be used for other purposes. The Queen Mary 2 is the only active ocean liner in 2026, serving with Cunard Line.