LIFESTYLE 11 hours ago Overdue book is returned to Virginia library after a stunning 50 years A library book checked out in 1974 was returned to the Hopewell Branch of the Appomattox Regional Library in Hopewell, Virginia after a woman found the book cleaning out her sister's home.
Media 1 day ago CNN historian says 'historically, a vibes campaign can be very effective' amid Harris campaign discussion A CNN historian argued that the presidency has been won many times in American history by politicians focusing on broad ideas and "vibes" rather than details.
Odd News 1 day ago Archaeologists find 500-year-old navigational tool in Poland, possible connection to Copernicus Excavation in the town of Frombork conducted by an archaeology organization discovered a rare-find compass that dates back 500 years and could have been used by Copernicus.
Odd News 2 days ago Archaeologists unearth ancient toy in Iceland, disagree on animal figurine’s classification In Iceland, a small toy dating to the Viking Age was uncovered by archaeologists. It is one of over 100 similar gaming pieces that have been found during excavation.
VIDEO 2 days ago Israeli archaeologists discover 'extremely rare and unusual' artifact The Israeli Antiquities Authority touts the value of a stone ring from the era of the First Temple, roughly the 7th or 8th BCE. (Video: Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority.)
Israel 3 days ago Boy accidentally destroys 3,500-year-old artifact in Israeli museum A young preschool-aged boy accidentally shattered a nearly 3,500-year-old jar predating the Bronze Age, while visiting a museum in Israel last Friday.
Odd News 4 days ago Archaeologists discover privacy barrier possibly used by famous playwright in the UK’s oldest working theater An ancient archway was discovered in St. George's Guildhall in King's Lynn, Norfolk, thought to have connections to famous English playwright William Shakespeare.
LIFESTYLE 4 days ago Vandalism found at Gettysburg battleground, preservationists remove traces of defacement: 'Hallowed ground' Two cases of vandalism were discovered at Gettysburg National Military Park less than one week apart — a suspect has already been identified by local police.
This Day in History 4 days ago On this day in history, August 27, 1963, civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois dies at age 95 On this day in history, Aug. 27, 1963, W.E.B. Du Bois — who grew up in Massachusetts and became a prominent sociologist, author, activist and co-founder of the NAACP — died at age 95.
Odd News 5 days ago 12-year-old boy stumbles upon stunning ancient find while walking dog in England: 'Relatively rare' While walking his dog, a young boy from West Sussex found a gold bracelet that was examined and confirmed to date back to the Roman period.