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Philadelphia plans to raise the Chinese flag in a bizarre celebration of communism

Philadelphia plans to raise the Chinese Communist Party flag in a betrayal of American values, just a short distance from where Declaration of Independence was signed.

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Wisconsin researchers find ghost ship lost in Lake Michigan for 140 years

Researchers discovered the F.J. King, a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan 140 years ago, ending decades of searches for the elusive ghost ship. The Wisconsin Historical Society announced the find.

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Archaeologists find ancient harbor swallowed by the sea near Cleopatra's temple

Archaeologists in Egypt found a hidden harbor at the Temple of Taposiris Magna, a site tied to Cleopatra. Inside, they found ancient anchors and amphorae dating to the Ptolemaic period.

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Archaeologists unearth ancient workshop 'rich with secrets' in Egyptian region tied to Moses, Exodus

Archaeologists recently discovered an ancient copper smelting workshop in Egypt's Sinai region, the biblical land connected to Moses and the Book of Exodus.

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Treasure hoard found near Jesus' Galilee site tied to forgotten Jewish uprising, archaeologists say

Ancient bronze coins dating to the 4th century A.D. were uncovered in a hiding complex at Hukok, a village located three miles from Capernaum, where Jesus preached.

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Legendary pharaoh's gold bracelet stolen from popular museum was sold and melted down, officials say

Egyptian officials solved the theft case regarding Pharaoh Amenemope's 3,000-year-old bracelet, which was recently taken from the Egyptian Museum's restoration laboratory in Cairo.

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Metal detectorist group strikes gold with ancient European treasures, including pots filled with coins

Treasure hunters in Poland from a group called Denar Kalisz found clay pots containing 631 medieval artifacts, silver coins and an 1,800-year-old Roman gold necklace worth invaluable sums.

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Divers uncover 'extraordinary' military treasure tied to legendary Roman battle

An ancient Roman bronze helmet from 241 B.C. was discovered in extraordinary condition near Italy's Aegates Islands, where the First Punic War battle took place.

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Ancient estate tied to group in the Bible unearthed with 'fascinating' treasures in Israel

Archaeologists in Israel recently uncovered an "impressive" 1,600-year-old Samaritan estate in Kafr Qasim, featuring a magnificent mosaic floor and olive press.

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Archaeologists make 'significant' discovery near biblical pool where Jesus healed a blind man

Archaeologists discovered a nearly 2,800-year-old dam near Jerusalem's Pool of Siloam, the biblical site where Jesus healed a blind man as noted in the Gospel of John.

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Archaeologists discover rare Christian artifact on remote island amid luxury resorts

Archaeologists recently uncovered a rare Christian cross at Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, linked to a monastery built between the 7th and 8th centuries.

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Archaeologists stunned by rare medieval shoes and bags hiding under capital city

Norwegian researchers unearthed thousands of well-preserved leather objects from the 13th-15th centuries in Oslo's Bjørvika district, revealing insight into medieval fashion.

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Man, grandson discover possible 19th-century shipwreck in Florida

A Florida man says he and his grandson found wooden remains of a possible 19th-century shipwreck in the Gulf Coast village of Aripeka.

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Cicero's lost bathhouse? Submerged ruins may have belonged to Rome's greatest orator

Archaeologists discovered an ancient bathhouse underwater in Naples, Italy, that may have belonged to Marcus Tullius Cicero, Rome's famous orator and philosopher.

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World's oldest known nursing home, discovered in ruins of ancient Christian city, dates back 1,600 years

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a 1,600-year-old Christian care facility for the elderly near the Sea of Galilee, believed to be the world's oldest nursing home.

Lifestyle 5 hours ago

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on autumn amusements and federal firsts

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of autumn amusements and federal firsts.

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Archaeologists uncover house linked to Isaac Newton beside his legendary apple tree

British archaeologists recently discovered Isaac Newton's mother's 17th-century house near Woolsthorpe Manor, uncovering artifacts, including thimbles, buttons and tableware.

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Ancient Egyptian party-town building and relics pulled out in ocean discovery

Archaeologists discovered ancient docks and artifacts from a submerged 2,000-year-old city believed to be an extension of Canopus in Alexandria, Egypt.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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Ancient civilization's gold coins, luxury artifacts unearthed during 'unprecedented' dig

A Celtic settlement unearthed in the Czech Republic yielded over 22,000 bags of artifacts including gold coins, jewelry and pottery from the La Tène period, according to officials.

Lifestyle 5 hours ago

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of melon meccas and revolutionary roots.

World 5 hours ago

Ancient artifacts of sunken city likely destroyed by earthquake or tsunami plucked from seafloor

Ancient 2,000-year-old artifacts were recovered from the Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria, Egypt, possibly from the sunken city of Canopus.