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May 22, 2025

Texas road construction unearths 'colossal' prehistoric remains of 'big ol' animals'

Archaeologists in Texas recently discovered prehistoric megafauna bones, including a giant ground sloth, during a highway project in Lubbock, according to officials.

May 22, 2025

Abraham Lincoln's possessions sell for millions as bloodstained gloves top auction

Lincoln's assassination artifacts, including gloves and a "wanted" poster, fetched high bids at an auction to repay a loan by the Lincoln Presidential Foundation.

May 22, 2025

Popular tourist destination reports increase in treasure finds, here's where to look

The U.K. has seen a surge in treasure discoveries, with 1,363 finds in 2024. Key locations such as Norfolk and Yorkshire are drawing tourists as well as metal detecting enthusiasts.

May 22, 2025

Stunning medieval ring found below rubble at 'historically important' tourist site

A 15th-century medieval ring was recently unearthed at Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, Poland. The piece of jewelry was found beneath rubble in a king's fortification.

May 21, 2025

Kevin Costner felt like a ‘dumbbell’ in school before finding his passion

Kevin Costner discusses his parenting style, passion for American history and his role in the History Channel's "The West," while navigating family dynamics.

May 21, 2025

Expert identifies ancient 'propaganda' praising pharaoh who may have challenged Moses

An Egyptologist uncovered pro-Ramesses II hieroglyphs on Paris' obelisk, revealing ancient messages supportive of the alleged Book of Exodus figure.

May 20, 2025

Fisherman stumbles upon historic shipwreck hidden in plain sight: 'So exciting'

The J.C. Ames tugboat, sunk in 1923, was recently found by angler Christopher Thuss in Lake Michigan, revealing a piece of Badger State history.

May 19, 2025

Long-lost J.C. Ames tugboat from 1881 found in Lake Michigan after a century

The J.C. Ames tugboat, sunk in 1923, was recently found in the waters of Lake Michigan near Manitowoc, Wisconsin. (Source: Wisconsin Historical Society)

May 19, 2025

Rare and authentic Magna Carta discovered long after it was purchased for $27.50

British researchers have authenticated a rare version of the Magna Carta at Harvard Law School, highlighting its importance as a cornerstone of constitutional history.

May 19, 2025

Paleontologists discover 'moth-like' predator that lived 506 million years ago

Canadian paleontologists recently discovered Mosura fentoni, a 506-million-year-old predator resembling a moth. The discovery offers insights into extinct radiodonts' anatomy.