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RECIPES October 15

2,000-year-old Roman recipes brought back to life — here's what they actually taste like

Ancient Roman dishes, including Pompeii bread, honey cakes and olive paste, were recreated from archaeological findings in Turkey's Gaziantep Province.

History October 14

Couple stunned as Tudor-era treasure surfaces beneath their backyard garden

A British family found 70 gold coins worth $308,000 in their Hampshire backyard, with the treasure set to auction in Zurich, Switzerland, on Nov. 5, 2025.

Opinion October 13

Let Columbus Day inspire you to discover the courage to seize opportunities and fulfill your potential

Christopher Columbus's journey to the Americas demonstrates how courage can overcome fear and uncertainty in both exploration and personal growth.

Archaeology October 11

Lost royal palace destroyed in bloody invasion resurfaces in river, archaeologists say

Archaeologists in Poland's Vistula River have found artifacts from the 17th-century Villa Regia royal palace, including marble pieces topping 440 pounds.

Archaeology October 10

Medieval shoe found in vulture nest reveals centuries-old secrets in European mountain caves

Archaeologists in Spain discovered medieval artifacts in bearded vulture nests, including a complete 13th-century esparto sandal and thousands of bone fragments.

Archaeology October 10

Faces of ancient mummies, hidden for centuries, finally revealed through digital reconstructions

Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University in the U.K. digitally removed face masks from ancient Colombian mummies dating from the 13th to 18th centuries.

Donald Trump October 9

Cabinet spontaneously applauds as Trump signs Columbus Day proclamation: 'We're back, Italians'

President Donald Trump signed a Columbus Day proclamation at the White House Thursday, contrasting with recent Democratic criticism of the Italian explorer's legacy.

Archaeology October 9

Experts intrigued after thrift shopper spots mysterious ancient artifacts on sale for $30

Priced at only $30, a collection of rings and medallions discovered in a thrift store in Chilliwack, Canada, has been donated to Simon Fraser University for research.

Museums Exhibits October 8

Thieves steal priceless ancient jewelry from prominent history museum, police say

Two suspects forced their way into Wales' St. Fagans National Museum on Oct. 6, taking ancient Bronze Age gold artifacts from a display case in a targeted heist.

Politics October 8

Joan Kennedy, wife of Sen Ted Kennedy for 22 years, dead at 89

Joan Kennedy, the first wife of Sen. Ted Kennedy and the last survivor of Camelot, died at the age of 89 on Wednesday, her family announced in a statement.

Archaeology October 8

Mysterious wooden canoe found after Hurricane Ian still baffles experts three years later

A mysterious wooden canoe discovered in Fort Myers, Florida, after Hurricane Ian remains puzzling to experts three years later. Officials recently gave an update on its status.