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Archaeologists uncover 4,500-year-old baby rattles that reveal ancient parenting techniques

June 12, 2025

Archaeologists uncover 4,500-year-old baby rattles that reveal ancient parenting techniques

The National Museum of Denmark recently announced the discovery of 19 ancient baby rattles in Syria, showing that some Bronze Age societies had commercial markets for children's toys.

Rare medieval Bible returns to Israel for public exhibit after centuries-long journey

June 9, 2025

Rare medieval Bible returns to Israel for public exhibit after centuries-long journey

The 14th-century Shem Tov Bible is now being exhibited at the National Library of Israel, a year after a family bought it for a whopping multimillion-dollar sum.

Mural honoring baseball icon Jackie Robinson defaced in Miami; police investigating

June 5, 2025

Mural honoring baseball icon Jackie Robinson defaced in Miami; police investigating

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick called vandalism of the art a "hate crime." A 7-year-old boy discovered Nazi symbols on the murals of the baseball legends.

Donald Trump fires National Portrait Gallery director for being 'strong supporter' of DEI

May 30, 2025

Donald Trump fires National Portrait Gallery director for being 'strong supporter' of DEI

President Donald Trump dismisses Kim Sajet from the National Portrait Gallery, citing her support for DEI as inappropriate, amid a broader purge of officials opposing his agenda.

Abraham Lincoln's possessions sell for millions as bloodstained gloves top auction

May 22, 2025

Abraham Lincoln's possessions sell for millions as bloodstained gloves top auction

Lincoln's assassination artifacts, including gloves and a "wanted" poster, fetched high bids at an auction to repay a loan by the Lincoln Presidential Foundation.

Melania Trump statue sawed off at the ankles and stolen in Slovenia

May 16, 2025

Melania Trump statue sawed off at the ankles and stolen in Slovenia

A bronze statue of Melania Trump was stolen in Slovenia. Created by Brad Downey and Ales Zupevc, it replaced a wooden version destroyed by arson in 2020.

Kennedy Center promotes first explicitly pro-Christian feature in years as part of new ‘family-friendly’ focus

May 16, 2025

Kennedy Center promotes first explicitly pro-Christian feature in years as part of new ‘family-friendly’ focus

The Kennedy Center is seeking to expand its family-focused and pro-faith programming, starting with a special event June 1, a screening of the cartoon movie "King of Kings."

Sculpture depicting iconic Trump assassination attempt photo displayed in Oval Office

May 10, 2025

Sculpture depicting iconic Trump assassination attempt photo displayed in Oval Office

A bronze statue commemorating Trump's survival of the Butler, PA, assassination attempt was displayed in the Oval Office Friday, showing Trump raising his fist as Secret Service agents surround him.

Secret 'Sistine Chapel' decked out with frescos in unlikely location

April 18, 2025

Secret 'Sistine Chapel' decked out with frescos in unlikely location

"Maine’s Sistine Chapel" or the South Solon Meeting House, in Waterville, Maine, is covered with 70-year-old fresco murals painted by artists in the 1950s.

Nude sculpture stands 'tall and proud' above San Francisco's Embarcadero Plaza

April 12, 2025

Nude sculpture stands 'tall and proud' above San Francisco's Embarcadero Plaza

"R-Evolution," the 2015 45-foot-tall sculpture of a nude woman, was originally created for Burning Man before making its current home in San Francisco. (Credit: KTVU)