Museums Exhibits

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Smithsonian replaces Trump portrait display, strips Jan 6 and impeachment references from accompanying text

Smithsonian replaces Trump portrait, removes impeachment text after president calls museums "woke" and threatens funding cuts in sweeping review.

Discovery January 8

Landmark coin tied to legendary ruler preserved for nation after detectorist's lucky discovery

Scotland's oldest known coin has been uncovered by a detectorist near Edinburgh, a 900-year-old artifact bearing the image of King David I from the 12th century.

VIDEO January 7

Metal detectorist finds Scotland's oldest coin, dating back 900 years

A metal detectorist near Edinburgh has uncovered what experts say is the oldest Scottish coin ever found. The 900-year-old coin dates to the 12th century and bears the image of King David I.

Discovery January 6

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 January 4

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.

Travel December 29

World's top tourist city turns ancient ruins into part of the daily subway commute

Rome's new subway stations near the Colosseum showcase ancient artifacts discovered during construction, turning commutes into archaeological journeys.

Discovery December 27

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

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.

America 250 December 19

White House pressures Smithsonian for internal records, warns funding could be withheld: report

The White House reportedly threatened to withhold Smithsonian funding unless the museum system provides internal records by Jan. 13 over American history exhibit concerns.

Discovery December 11

Archaeologists uncover Jerusalem wall mysteriously destroyed in power struggle during biblical era

Archaeologists in Jerusalem recently discovered a massive Hanukkah-era wall from an ancient power struggle between Hasmonean leaders and rival kings.