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Treasure hunter's persistence pays off with rare Spanish coin discovery on Nantucket beach

Metal detectorist Travis Nichols discovered a rare 1782 silver Spanish one-reale coin on a Nantucket beach, adding to his collection of over 300 historic coins.

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Archaeologists unearth ancient bishop's lavish bathhouse, shedding light on early Christian life

Archaeologists recently discovered a 2,150-square-foot Byzantine bishop's bathhouse in ancient Olympus, Turkey, dating back to the 5th-6th centuries A.D.

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Scientists solve centuries-old mystery of how Easter Island's massive Moai statues got there

Scientists recently confirmed Rapa Nui legends about Moai heads "walking" to their locations, using 3D modeling to prove vertical transport methods on Easter Island.

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New Orleans couple digs up ancient Roman artifact in backyard, sets off worldwide mystery

A New Orleans couple unearthed a 2,000-year-old Roman marble tablet in their garden, leading the FBI and history experts to solve a decades-old mystery from Italy.

Lifestyle 21 hours ago

Extraordinary 1,200-year-old bread bearing Jesus Christ's image unearthed by archaeologists

Archaeologists recently discovered an extraordinary 1,200-year-old loaf of bread bearing the image of Jesus Christ at the Topraktepe archaeological site in Turkey.

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Historic letter that marked Margaret Thatcher’s rise to power discovered hidden in garage

A 50-year-old document signed by Margaret Thatcher in which she agreed to run for Conservative Party leadership was found in a U.K. garage and heads to auction next year.

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Egyptian officials scramble to recover ancient painting stolen from 'cursed' tomb amid recent thefts

An ancient limestone relief depicting Egyptian seasons was stolen from a 2,300 B.C. tomb at Saqqara near Cairo, adding to recent artifact theft cases in Egypt.

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Once-in-a-century treasures dating back 4,500 years unearthed in legendary city

Turkish archaeologists discovered a golden brooch and rare jade stone in Troy's 2,500 B.C. settlement layer, providing new insights into the ancient city's pre-Greek civilization.

Food & Drink 21 hours ago

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.

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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 21 hours ago

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Politics 21 hours ago

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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$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.

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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.

Lifestyle 21 hours ago

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Opinion 21 hours ago

Let's teach our kids why America is worth fighting for

New polling shows 82% of Americans support requiring high school graduates to pass a civics test, as education leaders plan curriculum reforms for 2026.

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Forgotten medieval kingdom's grand castle emerges after decades of research in Scotland

Archaeologists announced the discovery of a medieval castle on Islay island in Scotland that served as a power seat for the Lordship of the Isles kingdom.