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March 8, 2026

Rare, historic US documents traveling country on 'Freedom Plane' ahead of America's 250th anniversary

The National Archives has launched a nationwide tour transporting rare founding-era documents to cities across the United States ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

March 6, 2026

Construction workers uncover chilling remains at flagship public university, halting project

Construction workers at University of Oklahoma discovered human remains during a building project, prompting an investigation. No criminal activity was suspected.

March 3, 2026

Archaeologist believes he found legendary Viking ruler's lost grave in remote spot: 'This is rare'

A British archaeologist believes he's found the legendary burial site of Ivar the Boneless in Cumbria — potentially England's first monumental Viking ship burial.

March 2, 2026

Police stumble upon ancient shipwreck amid routine patrol, keep location secret to deter looters

Italian authorities discovered a late Roman merchant shipwreck carrying amphorae during a routine patrol in the Ionian Sea. The vessel dates to roughly 284 A.D. to 641 A.D.

March 1, 2026

New 'hell heron' Spinosaurus species found in remote Sahara 70 years after fossil clue

Scientists have discovered Spinosaurus mirabilis, a massive "hell heron" dinosaur that rivaled T. rex and hunted fish in ancient waters some 100 million years ago.

February 28, 2026

Our Boeing ‘Freedom Plane’ is bringing founding documents to all Americans

Boeing partners with National Archives to transport founding documents including Treaty of Paris and Declaration of Independence via Freedom Plane.

February 27, 2026

RFK Jr tells Rogan UK went from home of Magna Carta to dictatorship for speech crackdown

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Joe Rogan that the U.K. has transformed from the Magna Carta's birthplace to a dictatorship over speech restrictions.

February 27, 2026

If Trump wants to smash Mexican cartels, he's got history and law on his side

President Trump has constitutional authority to strike drug cartels in Mexico under precedents set by Jefferson and Wilson against foreign threats.

February 26, 2026

Ancient lost city discovered with drones near famed tourist route: 'Source of great pride'

An ancient Roman city featuring a forum and a monumental theater has been discovered near Italy's Appian Way. Researchers used advanced drone technology to uncover historical evidence.

February 25, 2026

Winter storms reveal possible 17th-century shipwreck tied to armed Caribbean voyages

Recent winter storms along England's southwestern coast have uncovered the preserved remains of a 17th-century ship at Studland Beach in Dorset, according to archaeologists.