History - Page 27

September 5, 2025

Tourists offered 'first-of-its-kind' chance to stay at historic cathedral with a few rules

Winchester Cathedral is offering its historic deanery as a vacation rental, featuring a 70-foot gallery built for Charles II. The deanery dates back to Henry VIII's reign.

September 4, 2025

Kaine sparks backlash after calling Declaration of Independence's God-given rights ‘extremely troubling’

Tim Kaine criticized the founding principle of God-given rights as troubling during a Senate hearing, prompting Ted Cruz and other conservatives to condemn his comments.

September 4, 2025

Archaeologists unearth 5,000-year-old 'fairy houses' hidden on scenic Italian island

Italian officials announced the discovery of three ancient "fairy house" tombs on Sardinia, containing Roman-era artifacts and dating to the late Neolithic period.

September 3, 2025

Confederate monument dismantled after sparking debate, will be moved to veterans park

A Confederate monument in Edenton was moved after three years of planning and the dismissal of a lawsuit, and officials are emphasizing relocation rather than removal.

September 3, 2025

'Remarkable' ancient sun hat, possibly worn by Roman soldier, unveiled for first time

The Bolton Museum recently unveiled what experts call the world's best-preserved ancient Egyptian sun hat. It's believed to have been worn by a Roman soldier.

August 31, 2025

Archaeologists find 1,600-year-old churches and mural of Jesus in Egyptian desert settlement

Archaeologists recently discovered two churches at Kharga Oasis in Egypt's Western Desert, providing rare evidence of Christianity's rise during the Coptic period.

August 31, 2025

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on fruity fallbacks and tech titans

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of fruity fallbacks and tech titans.

August 29, 2025

Giant medieval castle hits market with secret price tag and restoration ahead

The Castle of Landriano, dating to 1037, offers Renaissance courtyards, medieval towers and frescoed halls just 15 miles from Milan. It has just gone on the market.

August 28, 2025

'Very unusual' ancient head with eerie smile unearthed by archaeology student at Scottish farm

An archaeology student uncovered a mysterious carved stone head with curly hair and a faint smile during an excavation at Skaill Farm on the Scottish island of Rousay.

August 27, 2025

Surprised archaeologists unearth ancient graves caught between pagan, Christian rituals in Poland

Archaeologists in Poland uncovered 11th-century graves reopened by medieval Poles, revealing a blend of Christian and pagan burial practices during a period of cultural transition.