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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.

Archaeology October 7

Shoppers at popular marketplace walked over 'vile' dungeon as archaeologists cite 'remarkable' finds

Archaeologists in Leicester uncovered 2,000 years of history beneath a marketplace, including a Roman infant grave and the remains of a 16th-century dungeon once called "vile."

History October 6

Mystery solved? Researcher challenges long-held theory of what sank Shackleton's Endurance in Antarctic ice

A Finnish professor's recent research shows Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary ship Endurance was poorly designed for Antarctic conditions, despite its indestructible reputation.

VIDEO October 6

$1M in Spanish coins found off Florida's 'Treasure Coast' after 1715 shipwreck

A salvage company has discovered Spanish coins worth $1 million or so from the shipwreck of a 1715 fleet near Sebastian, Florida, during an underwater excavation.

Travel October 6

Divers discover $1 million in gold and silver coins in Florida shipwreck from 1700s

Gold and silver coins worth about $1 million are found in Florida waters from Spanish ships that sank in a 1715 hurricane while returning from the New World.

Quizzes October 5

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on farmers' feats and brilliant baseball

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of farmers' feats and brilliant baseball.

History October 4

Final respects paid to forgotten Catholics of 300 years ago who valued religious liberty: See the photos

Historic St. Mary's City reinterred 65 17th-century Catholic settlers in a September ceremony highlighting Maryland's role in pioneering religious liberty in America.

Travel October 4

Aviation expert reexamines Amelia Earhart’s disappearance with bold claim

President Trump orders the release of all Amelia Earhart records, prompting an aviation expert to weigh in with new insight on the famed pilot’s mysterious disappearance.

Archaeology October 3

Treasure trove of priceless Celtic gold and silver coins unearthed at 'secret' European site

Archaeologists found rare Celtic coins and artifacts at an Iron Age site in western Bohemia, including previously unknown coin types that could reshape historical understanding.

Travel October 2

Rick Harrison's Las Vegas pawn shop reveals bizarre treasures for the taking

Rick Harrison's popular Las Vegas pawn shop displays rare finds and historical artifacts, from samurai swords to Henry Winkler-signed jackets, attracting 1,200 daily visitors.

Museums Exhibits October 1

Museum's ancient bracelet theft joins list of other priceless artifacts stolen and destroyed worldwide

A priceless bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Usermaatre Amenemope was recently stolen from Cairo's Egyptian Museum and melted down by thieves for $4,000, echoing similar thefts over time.