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June 19, 2026

'Dig of the century' beneath Notre Dame reveals mysterious markings, ancient secrets

Archaeologists excavating Notre Dame cathedral in Paris have uncovered a 1,700-year-old Roman coin and mysterious pottery markings experts can't yet decipher.

June 17, 2026

Ancient Viking sword discovered 'sticking up out of the ground' after 1,300 years

A 6-year-old boy named Henrik spotted a well-preserved Viking Age sword in a Norwegian field, a rare find officials say likely belonged to a warrior of "high status."

June 16, 2026

Vance rejects 'The View' hosts claiming 'Black history has been erased' by Trump administration

"The View" co-hosts claimed Black history is being erased under Donald Trump, but struggled to provide specific examples when pressed by Vice President JD Vance.

June 16, 2026

Colonial Williamsburg gears up for America 250 birthday to remember

Colonial Williamsburg prepares for its largest-ever July 4th fireworks show and free historic programming to celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial.

June 12, 2026

Archaeological dig at Battle of Bunker Hill site uncovers Revolutionary War artifacts

Archaeologists are finding gun flints, musket balls, and ceramics in their search for the redoubt colonial soldiers built by hand at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

June 12, 2026

The forgotten 14th colony: St Augustine showcases its revolutionary history ahead of America's 250th

As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, St. Augustine, Florida, is honoring its legacy as the oldest city in the continental United States.

June 8, 2026

Ancient palace discovery challenges the myth behind Sparta's rise to power

New historical research challenges Sparta's founding myth, suggesting the ancient warrior state did not start out through conquest, as experts have long believed.

June 1, 2026

Archaeologists uncover 'mysterious' ancient tunnel near biblical Kingdom of Judah site in Jerusalem

Archaeologists uncovered a mysterious ancient tunnel in Jerusalem near sites tied to the biblical Kingdom of Judah, but so far its purpose remains unknown.

May 31, 2026

Traces of rare purple dye mentioned in Bible passages found in 'remarkable' discovery

Rare Tyrian purple dye, once worth three times the price of gold, has been found on textiles in Roman infant burials in York dating back to the third century A.D.

May 31, 2026

Ancient drinking habits revealed as researchers uncover 4,000-year-old beer receipt

Offering a rare glimpse into ancient Mesopotamian beer culture and daily life, researchers unveiled a 4,000-year-old beer receipt on a cuneiform tablet.