History

Travel 1 hour ago

Jaw-dropping medieval castle with 100 rooms hits market with nearly 1,000 years of history

A stunning 1,000-year-old French castle in Provence has gone on the market for $17.7 million, featuring 100 rooms and medieval architecture. The property has been meticulously restored.

Discovery 1 day ago

Long-lost ancient village with mysterious past unearthed amid wind farm dig: 'Exciting discovery'

Wind farm construction in Suffolk revealed a lost Anglo-Saxon village with 62-foot longhouses. The medieval settlement was abandoned in 1300s, archaeologists say.

Discovery 2 days ago

History's most famous tapestry may have been viewed in unusual setting, new research suggests

A professor is challenging old assumptions about the iconic Bayeux Tapestry, proposing it was created for a refectory for monastic mealtime viewing rather than a cathedral.

Discovery 5 days ago

'Unexpected' Roman-era discoveries unearthed in biblical city mentioned in Book of Revelation

A rare Roman-era marble bathtub and statue fragment were recently discovered in ancient Ephesus, Turkey, where Paul the Apostle preached. Archaeologists shared insights.

Campus Radicals 5 days ago

Professor slams 'sneaky approach' to oppression-based teaching of American history: 'fantastically false'

Professor challenges modern American history curriculum in new book, arguing educators present Western culture negatively while omitting critical context.

Opinion 6 days ago

For 2026, you should make a resolution to know the Revolution

Author who researched Washington through letters and diaries says cultural ignorance of founding era is scandalous and scary.

Media 6 days ago

Texas requires students learn about 'perils of communism' in sweeping new curriculum overhaul

Texas will require students to learn about communism's perils under a new social studies curriculum starting in 2030. The state board approved the changes, 8-7.

Discovery December 29

Gold treasure survives 1,400 years at ancient Christian monastery in biblical Judean Desert

Israeli archaeologists discovered rare 1,400-year-old gold treasure at an ancient monastery site in Judean Desert, including Byzantine coins and an ornate ring.

Discovery December 29

1,400-year-old skull with mysterious flat top found in ancient village, startling archaeologists

Archaeologists in Mexico discovered a rare 1,400-year-old cube-shaped skull, revealing ancient cranial modification practices used by Mesoamericans.

Quizzes December 28

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on fast-food favorites and celebrity confessions

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of fast-food favorites and celebrity confessions.