History

Travel 10 hours ago

Rare wartime papers, officer's wallet donated by his descendants to Museum of the American Revolution

An animal skin wallet and wartime papers belonging to Continental Army Officer Samuel Gerock have been donated to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.

Lifestyle 3 days ago

Archaeologists discover creepy floor made of bones near red-light district: 'Very special find'

Dutch archaeologists recently announced the discovery of an unusual floor made of animal bones in the Achterdam, a red light district in Alkmaar. It dates back to the early 1600s.

Lifestyle 3 days ago

Divers uncover mysterious 2,500-year-old shipwreck, filled with unusual artifacts, off coast of Sicily

Italian officials recently announced that the underwater excavation of a mysterious shipwreck off the coast of Sicily yielded interesting finds, including prehistoric tools.

Archaeology 4 days ago

Archaeologists uncover earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: 'Unusual for this time'

Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."

Ancient Egypt 4 days ago

Archaeologists uncover golden 'tongues' and 'nails' in ancient Egyptian tomb: 'Remarkable area'

Archaeologists recently uncovered intriguing artifacts in an excavation in Egypt, including golden "tongues" and "nails," according to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Archaeology 6 days ago

Artifact with strange inscription dug up at holy site in Jerusalem: 'Unusual location'

Oldest-known Chinese inscription found in Israel was recently found at the holy site of Mount Zion, according to the Israeli Antiquities Authority. It dates back more than 500 years.

Lifestyle December 8

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on frozen firsts, Santa scholars and constitutional achievements

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of constitutional milestones, Santa scholars and more.

Opinion December 7

Notre Dame rises from the ashes as a symbol of hope

The fire that devastated the glorious Notre Dame Cathedral wasn't an ending. It was a new beginning. Now, world leaders flock to France to see the doors open to the public once more.

Digging History December 4

Archaeologists in Denmark discover over 100 weapons from the Iron Age during excavations

Archaeologists in Denmark unearthed what they've suggested is a sacrifice of weapons. The weapons likely belonged to a powerful chieftain thousands of years ago.

Travel December 3

480-year-old firearm discovered in Arizona described by researchers as the 'oldest' found in the US

A bronze cannon, also known as a wall gun, discovered in Arizona is one that researchers believe to be the "oldest firearm ever found within the continental USA."