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March 27, 2025

Trump pushes to ‘restore truth in American History,' end DEI at Smithsonian

Trump's latest EO takes aim at "anti-American" DEI programming in federal institutions like the Smithsonian by empowering Congress to withhold taxpayer dollars.

March 26, 2025

Mysterious pyramid, ancient bronze coins discovered by archaeologists

Archaeologists have discovered a mysterious pyramid dating back 2,200 years in Israel's Judean Desert. Ancient relics like bronze coins and historical documents were also found.

March 25, 2025

Metal detectorist unwittingly discovers strange hoard of hundreds of ancient objects: 'Rarely seen'

British archaeologists recently uncovered a remarkable collection of two-millennia-old artifacts dating back to the Iron Age, thanks to a metal detectorist.

March 19, 2025

Shakespeare's birthplace to be 'decolonized' after British researchers say his work enables 'White supremacy'

A nonprofit that oversees museums commemorating William Shakespeare's life is purportedly working to "decolonize" his legacy and make experiences at his museums more inclusive.

March 16, 2025

Rare artifacts representing America's 250th birthday will be featured in major exhibition

Rare artifacts will be featured in the "Give Me Liberty" exhibit at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond to commemorate America's upcoming 250th anniversary.

March 12, 2025

Archaeologists uncover 'creepy' puppets in odd location: 'This thing almost moved'

Multiple clay puppets with creepy open-mouthed expressions were discovered at the top of a pyramid in El Salvador. The figurines are around 2,400 years old.

March 11, 2025

Archaeologists unearth rare artifacts beneath Harriet Tubman's family home

Artifacts tied to American abolitionist Harriet Tubman were found by archaeologists at her father's home in Hanover, Maryland. Plates, pitchers, and bowls were found at the site.

March 7, 2025

We live in time: Daylight Savings and the 'Time Lords' of Congress

Scuffles over Daylight Saving Time and its legislative ilk have roiled Congress for centuries. Here's how the long, tumultuous battle over control of the clock has unfolded so far.

March 7, 2025

'I'm excited': Hollywood star rallies around new national landmark with support from both parties

Republicans and Democrats are teaming up with Lynda Carter to get a new women's history museum in DC.

March 2, 2025

Archaeologists uncover treasures from 3,000-year-old gold mine in Egypt that 'reveals historical secrets'

Archaeologists recently unearthed an impressive mining complex dating back 3,000 years, which had been used to extract gold and pulverize and filter quartz.