History

Travel 13 hours ago

Archaeologists uncover proof of ancient biblical battle at Armageddon site: 'Exceptional phenomenon'

A team of archaeologists may have discovered evidence of the biblical Battle of Megiddo, where Josiah, the king of Judah, was killed by Egyptian forces in 609 B.C.

Politics 2 days ago

Trump announces plan to chop down magnolia tree purportedly planted by Andrew Jackson: 'Must come to an end'

President Donald Trump has revealed plans to remove a tree from the White House thought to have been planted by President Andrew Jackson in the early 1800s.

Travel 4 days ago

Ancient Jewish ritual bath, oldest of its kind in Europe, uncovered by archaeologists

Archeologists recently uncovered an historic 1,600-year-old Jewish bath known as a mikveh in Ostia Antica, the archaeological site of an ancient Roman city.

History 4 days ago

Experts reveal details about a 16th-century Catholic saint found 'perfectly preserved': 'Truly unique'

Researchers are beginning to reveal details about St. Teresa of Avila, the 16th-century Catholic saint whose body was found miraculously intact last year.

Politics 4 days ago

Trump pushes to ‘restore truth in American History,' end DEI at Smithsonian

Trump's latest EO takes aim at "anti-American" DEI programming in federal institutions like the Smithsonian by empowering Congress to withhold taxpayer dollars.

Travel 6 days ago

Mysterious pyramid, ancient bronze coins discovered by archaeologists

Archaeologists have discovered a mysterious pyramid dating back 2,200 years in Israel's Judean Desert. Ancient relics like bronze coins and historical documents were also found.

Travel 6 days ago

Metal detectorist unwittingly discovers strange hoard of hundreds of ancient objects: 'Rarely seen'

British archaeologists recently uncovered a remarkable collection of two-millennia-old artifacts dating back to the Iron Age, thanks to a metal detectorist.

Media March 19

Shakespeare's birthplace to be 'decolonized' after British researchers say his work enables 'White supremacy'

A nonprofit that oversees museums commemorating William Shakespeare's life is purportedly working to "decolonize" his legacy and make experiences at his museums more inclusive.

Travel March 16

Rare artifacts representing America's 250th birthday will be featured in major exhibition

Rare artifacts will be featured in the "Give Me Liberty" exhibit at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond to commemorate America's upcoming 250th anniversary.

Lifestyle March 12

Archaeologists uncover 'creepy' puppets in odd location: 'This thing almost moved'

Multiple clay puppets with creepy open-mouthed expressions were discovered at the top of a pyramid in El Salvador. The figurines are around 2,400 years old.