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September 2, 2024

Rare coin from 1776 found in bottom of toffee tin to sell at auction

An extremely rare coin was found at the bottom of a jar and dates back to America's Independence Day. The unique 1776 coin will soon sell to the highest bidder.

September 1, 2024

Ten Commandments are important for children to learn from, not just see

We shouldn't fight over putting the Ten Commandments in schools. We should work together to use them to teach our children, too. They offer universal moral guidance in about 250 words.

September 1, 2024

New ‘Reagan’ movie shows president's strengths and why he is most remembered for fighting 'evil'

New movie about the life of Ronald Reagan shows how he is still remembered for fighting evil and for standing up for freedom against adversaries both foreign and domestic.

August 31, 2024

Overdue book is returned to Virginia library after a stunning 50 years

A library book checked out in 1974 was returned to the Hopewell Branch of the Appomattox Regional Library in Hopewell, Virginia after a woman found the book cleaning out her sister's home.

August 30, 2024

CNN historian says 'historically, a vibes campaign can be very effective' amid Harris campaign discussion

A CNN historian argued that the presidency has been won many times in American history by politicians focusing on broad ideas and "vibes" rather than details.

August 30, 2024

Archaeologists find 500-year-old navigational tool in Poland, possible connection to Copernicus

Excavation in the town of Frombork conducted by an archaeology organization discovered a rare-find compass that dates back 500 years and could have been used by Copernicus.

August 29, 2024

Archaeologists unearth ancient toy in Iceland, disagree on animal figurine’s classification

In Iceland, a small toy dating to the Viking Age was uncovered by archaeologists. It is one of over 100 similar gaming pieces that have been found during excavation.

August 29, 2024

Israeli archaeologists discover 'extremely rare and unusual' artifact

The Israeli Antiquities Authority touts the value of a stone ring from the era of the First Temple, roughly the 7th or 8th BCE. (Video: Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority.)

August 28, 2024

Boy accidentally destroys 3,500-year-old artifact in Israeli museum

A young preschool-aged boy accidentally shattered a nearly 3,500-year-old jar predating the Bronze Age, while visiting a museum in Israel last Friday.

August 27, 2024

Archaeologists discover privacy barrier possibly used by famous playwright in the UK’s oldest working theater

An ancient archway was discovered in St. George's Guildhall in King's Lynn, Norfolk, thought to have connections to famous English playwright William Shakespeare.