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Cave discovery pushes back evidence of human ancestors using fire to 1.79M years ago

July 7, 2026

Cave discovery pushes back evidence of human ancestors using fire to 1.79M years ago

New evidence from South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave suggests early human ancestors were using fire as far back as 1.79 million years ago, researchers say.

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History promotes 'extreme political activism,' WH report alleges

July 6, 2026

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History promotes 'extreme political activism,' WH report alleges

A 162-page White House report accuses the National Museum of American History of ideological capture and abandoning straightforward education.

Ancient inscription revealing Christianity's clash with mysterious cult decoded by researchers

July 6, 2026

Ancient inscription revealing Christianity's clash with mysterious cult decoded by researchers

Archaeologists have deciphered an ancient inscription mentioning both Jesus Christ and Mithras at a Roman temple, written in the language Christ spoke.

Top highlights from Trump's late night July 4 address: 'No dream in history is bigger'

July 5, 2026

Top highlights from Trump's late night July 4 address: 'No dream in history is bigger'

Trump delivered a 37-minute America 250 speech after a lightning delay, honoring Gold Star families and vowing to defeat communism forever.

Rare cannonball emerges from ground at the Alamo, likely untouched for nearly 190 years

July 5, 2026

Rare cannonball emerges from ground at the Alamo, likely untouched for nearly 190 years

Archaeologists uncovered a second cannonball near the Alamo Church that may have been fired during the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, undisturbed for 190 years.

Americans once survived on squirrel pie, whiskey and homemade cheese after British imports dried up

July 5, 2026

Americans once survived on squirrel pie, whiskey and homemade cheese after British imports dried up

Capri Cafaro, host of the new "America the Bountiful" special, reveals how colonial food production, from whiskey at Mount Vernon to squirrel pie, helped fuel independence from Britain.

Revolutionary War cannons debut at Savannah History Museum for America 250

July 5, 2026

Revolutionary War cannons debut at Savannah History Museum for America 250

Nineteen cannons and a dozen or so small artifacts recovered from Savannah River find a new home inside the Savannah History Museum.

WILLIAM BENNETT, JOSEPH BENNETT: What the Fourth of July really calls us to do

July 4, 2026

WILLIAM BENNETT, JOSEPH BENNETT: What the Fourth of July really calls us to do

This Fourth of July, remember those who risked everything so that we might govern ourselves rather than be ruled by kings and what it cost them.

PETER NAVARRO: Americans melted tyranny down and fired it back as deadly musket balls

July 4, 2026

PETER NAVARRO: Americans melted tyranny down and fired it back as deadly musket balls

The toppled Bowling Green statue of King George III yielded thousands of pounds of lead that Oliver Wolcott turned into 42,088 musket balls in Connecticut.

BROADCAST BIAS: Media celebrate America turning 250 but bash US the rest of the time

July 4, 2026

BROADCAST BIAS: Media celebrate America turning 250 but bash US the rest of the time

Polls show patriotism is suffering a dramatic decline among Democrats as media outlets frame the American flag as a political symbol tied to MAGA.