History

Discovery 23 hours 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 23 hours 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 2 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 2 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 4 days ago

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 4 days ago

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 5 days ago

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.

Discovery 6 days ago

Extraordinary mass graves from centuries-old battles emerge along highway route

A silver pocket watch and military artifacts were discovered in mass graves during Czech highway construction, revealing forgotten battles from 1745 and 1866.

Discovery December 22

Limping dinosaur's twisted path puzzles paleontologists, 150 million years later: 'Very rare'

Scientists analyzed the world's only remaining looping dinosaur trackway in Colorado, revealing a 150 million-year-old sauropod that may have been limping.

Discovery December 22

Self-healing concrete? Buried Pompeii site reveals secret behind Rome's enduring structures

Archaeologists at a Pompeii site buried by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius have uncovered evidence of ancient Roman concrete technology that could heal itself over time.