History

RECIPES 7 hours ago

2,000-year-old Roman recipes brought back to life — here's what they actually taste like

Ancient Roman dishes, including Pompeii bread, honey cakes and olive paste, were recreated from archaeological findings in Turkey's Gaziantep Province.

History 1 day ago

Couple stunned as Tudor-era treasure surfaces beneath their backyard garden

A British family found 70 gold coins worth $308,000 in their Hampshire backyard, with the treasure set to auction in Zurich, Switzerland, on Nov. 5, 2025.

Opinion 2 days ago

Let Columbus Day inspire you to discover the courage to seize opportunities and fulfill your potential

Christopher Columbus's journey to the Americas demonstrates how courage can overcome fear and uncertainty in both exploration and personal growth.

Archaeology 4 days ago

Lost royal palace destroyed in bloody invasion resurfaces in river, archaeologists say

Archaeologists in Poland's Vistula River have found artifacts from the 17th-century Villa Regia royal palace, including marble pieces topping 440 pounds.

Archaeology 5 days ago

Medieval shoe found in vulture nest reveals centuries-old secrets in European mountain caves

Archaeologists in Spain discovered medieval artifacts in bearded vulture nests, including a complete 13th-century esparto sandal and thousands of bone fragments.

Archaeology 5 days ago

Faces of ancient mummies, hidden for centuries, finally revealed through digital reconstructions

Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University in the U.K. digitally removed face masks from ancient Colombian mummies dating from the 13th to 18th centuries.

Donald Trump 6 days ago

Cabinet spontaneously applauds as Trump signs Columbus Day proclamation: 'We're back, Italians'

President Donald Trump signed a Columbus Day proclamation at the White House Thursday, contrasting with recent Democratic criticism of the Italian explorer's legacy.

Archaeology 6 days ago

Experts intrigued after thrift shopper spots mysterious ancient artifacts on sale for $30

Priced at only $30, a collection of rings and medallions discovered in a thrift store in Chilliwack, Canada, has been donated to Simon Fraser University for research.

Museums Exhibits October 8

Thieves steal priceless ancient jewelry from prominent history museum, police say

Two suspects forced their way into Wales' St. Fagans National Museum on Oct. 6, taking ancient Bronze Age gold artifacts from a display case in a targeted heist.

Politics October 8

Joan Kennedy, wife of Sen Ted Kennedy for 22 years, dead at 89

Joan Kennedy, the first wife of Sen. Ted Kennedy and the last survivor of Camelot, died at the age of 89 on Wednesday, her family announced in a statement.

Archaeology October 8

Mysterious wooden canoe found after Hurricane Ian still baffles experts three years later

A mysterious wooden canoe discovered in Fort Myers, Florida, after Hurricane Ian remains puzzling to experts three years later. Officials recently gave an update on its status.

Archaeology October 7

Shoppers at popular marketplace walked over 'vile' dungeon as archaeologists cite 'remarkable' finds

Archaeologists in Leicester uncovered 2,000 years of history beneath a marketplace, including a Roman infant grave and the remains of a 16th-century dungeon once called "vile."

History October 6

Mystery solved? Researcher challenges long-held theory of what sank Shackleton's Endurance in Antarctic ice

A Finnish professor's recent research shows Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary ship Endurance was poorly designed for Antarctic conditions, despite its indestructible reputation.

VIDEO October 6

$1M in Spanish coins found off Florida's 'Treasure Coast' after 1715 shipwreck

A salvage company has discovered Spanish coins worth $1 million or so from the shipwreck of a 1715 fleet near Sebastian, Florida, during an underwater excavation.

Travel October 6

Divers discover $1 million in gold and silver coins in Florida shipwreck from 1700s

Gold and silver coins worth about $1 million are found in Florida waters from Spanish ships that sank in a 1715 hurricane while returning from the New World.

Quizzes October 5

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on farmers' feats and brilliant baseball

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of farmers' feats and brilliant baseball.

History October 4

Final respects paid to forgotten Catholics of 300 years ago who valued religious liberty: See the photos

Historic St. Mary's City reinterred 65 17th-century Catholic settlers in a September ceremony highlighting Maryland's role in pioneering religious liberty in America.

Travel October 4

Aviation expert reexamines Amelia Earhart’s disappearance with bold claim

President Trump orders the release of all Amelia Earhart records, prompting an aviation expert to weigh in with new insight on the famed pilot’s mysterious disappearance.

Archaeology October 3

Treasure trove of priceless Celtic gold and silver coins unearthed at 'secret' European site

Archaeologists found rare Celtic coins and artifacts at an Iron Age site in western Bohemia, including previously unknown coin types that could reshape historical understanding.

Travel October 2

Rick Harrison's Las Vegas pawn shop reveals bizarre treasures for the taking

Rick Harrison's popular Las Vegas pawn shop displays rare finds and historical artifacts, from samurai swords to Henry Winkler-signed jackets, attracting 1,200 daily visitors.

Museums Exhibits October 1

Museum's ancient bracelet theft joins list of other priceless artifacts stolen and destroyed worldwide

A priceless bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Usermaatre Amenemope was recently stolen from Cairo's Egyptian Museum and melted down by thieves for $4,000, echoing similar thefts over time.

Opinion October 1

Let's teach our kids why America is worth fighting for

New polling shows 82% of Americans support requiring high school graduates to pass a civics test, as education leaders plan curriculum reforms for 2026.

Archaeology September 30

Forgotten medieval kingdom's grand castle emerges after decades of research in Scotland

Archaeologists announced the discovery of a medieval castle on Islay island in Scotland that served as a power seat for the Lordship of the Isles kingdom.

Opinion September 29

Philadelphia plans to raise the Chinese flag in a bizarre celebration of communism

Philadelphia plans to raise the Chinese Communist Party flag in a betrayal of American values, just a short distance from where Declaration of Independence was signed.

VIDEO September 28

Wisconsin researchers find ghost ship lost in Lake Michigan for 140 years

Researchers discovered the F.J. King, a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan 140 years ago, ending decades of searches for the elusive ghost ship. The Wisconsin Historical Society announced the find.

Ancient Egypt September 26

Archaeologists find ancient harbor swallowed by the sea near Cleopatra's temple

Archaeologists in Egypt found a hidden harbor at the Temple of Taposiris Magna, a site tied to Cleopatra. Inside, they found ancient anchors and amphorae dating to the Ptolemaic period.

Archaeology September 25

Archaeologists unearth ancient workshop 'rich with secrets' in Egyptian region tied to Moses, Exodus

Archaeologists recently discovered an ancient copper smelting workshop in Egypt's Sinai region, the biblical land connected to Moses and the Book of Exodus.

Archaeology September 24

Treasure hoard found near Jesus' Galilee site tied to forgotten Jewish uprising, archaeologists say

Ancient bronze coins dating to the 4th century A.D. were uncovered in a hiding complex at Hukok, a village located three miles from Capernaum, where Jesus preached.

Ancient Egypt September 20

Legendary pharaoh's gold bracelet stolen from popular museum was sold and melted down, officials say

Egyptian officials solved the theft case regarding Pharaoh Amenemope's 3,000-year-old bracelet, which was recently taken from the Egyptian Museum's restoration laboratory in Cairo.

VIDEO September 18

Metal detectorist group strikes gold with ancient European treasures, including pots filled with coins

Treasure hunters in Poland from a group called Denar Kalisz found clay pots containing 631 medieval artifacts, silver coins and an 1,800-year-old Roman gold necklace worth invaluable sums.