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December 1, 2024

Massive Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library to open in North Dakota Badlands

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation plans to open a massive state-of-the-art presidential library built on over 90 acres in the North Dakota Badlands.

November 29, 2024

Black Friday's dark history spans centuries with origins of greed and chaos: expert

As shoppers across the country spend hours sweeping through online and in-store Black Friday deals, many Americans aren't familiar with the darker history of the day.

November 28, 2024

What is Evacuation Day? The forgotten holiday that predates Thanksgiving — and once eclipsed July 4

New York's Evacuation Day once rivaled Independence Day in popularity, featuring grand parades. Explore how this historic commemoration faded away.

November 27, 2024

Lincoln gave us Thanksgiving as a time to unite. We owe it to him to try

Thanksgiving is more than just turkey and pumpkin pie. It's a time to heal our nation's wounds and unite. Abraham Lincoln created the holiday for just that purpose. Now it's our turn.

November 26, 2024

Centuries-old gold treasure recovered by Florida authorities after being stolen

Several stolen gold coins from the 1715 Treasure Fleet were recovered by authorities, according to a press release published on Tuesday. Florida officials said 37 were seized.

November 25, 2024

Archaeologists uncover well-preserved temple, cult center dating back to ancient Egypt

The Great Temple of Athribis was recently found by a group of German and Egyptian archaeologists, according to the Egyptian government. The temple is over 2,000 years old.

November 21, 2024

Joe Rogan mocks 'The View' after co-host accused him of believing in dragons

Podcaster Joe Rogan mocked a co-host of "The View" after she argued that he is not a credible source because he "believes in dragons," referencing it on his social media.

November 20, 2024

Democratic lawmaker rants about 'the White man' during a hearing on the Dismantle DEI Act

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas had a fiery rant on Wednesday amid a congressional hearing about a bill that would weaken DEI policies.

November 19, 2024

President-elect Trump has considered buying Greenland: Here's every proposal in American history

President-elect Trump has floated the idea the United States may purchase Greenland in his previous term, but he is far from the first American to suggest it.

November 18, 2024

Titanic passenger's postcard sent days before sinking sells for big bucks at auction

A postcard from a passenger aboard the Titanic that was sent out three days before the great ship sank has sold for more than $25,000 along with other Titanic memorabilia.