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August 27, 2024

Vandalism found at Gettysburg battleground, preservationists remove traces of defacement: 'Hallowed ground'

Two cases of vandalism were discovered at Gettysburg National Military Park less than one week apart — a suspect has already been identified by local police.

August 27, 2024

On this day in history, August 27, 1963, civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois dies at age 95

On this day in history, Aug. 27, 1963, W.E.B. Du Bois — who grew up in Massachusetts and became a prominent sociologist, author, activist and co-founder of the NAACP — died at age 95.

August 26, 2024

12-year-old boy stumbles upon stunning ancient find while walking dog in England: 'Relatively rare'

While walking his dog, a young boy from West Sussex found a gold bracelet that was examined and confirmed to date back to the Roman period.

August 26, 2024

Astronomical observatory uncovered in Egypt dating back to 6th century BC: 'Significant'

Archaeologists have uncovered a large sixth century B.C. astronomical observatory and other artifacts while working at the Buto Temple in Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.

August 25, 2024

Famous, nearly 100-year-old Coney Island roller coaster shut down after malfunction

The Cyclone roller coaster at Coney Island in New York City was shut down indefinitely this week after experiencing a malfunction that forced operators to turn it off mid-ride.

August 24, 2024

Rare piece of armor dating back to the 14th century found in Norway

Many ancient items have come out of excavations in Oslo. One recent find was a rare iron gauntlet unearthed by archaeologists in the medieval harbor.

August 23, 2024

College student in Denmark uses metal detector to discover ancient jewelry

In Denmark, a college student studying archaeology took his metal detector to a field near Elsted, and uncovered ancient silver jewelry dating back to the Viking Age.

August 22, 2024

Postcard mailed 121 years ago finally makes it to its destination ‘out of the blue’

A postcard from 1903 was finally delivered to its intended destination 121 years after stamped. Staff at a mortgage loan company were shocked to receive the rare item.

August 21, 2024

WWII-era bomb discovered by Colorado construction workers

Construction workers discovered a device while working on the former Lowry Bombing and Gunnery Range in Colorado, calling in officials who determined they found a World War II training bomb.

August 20, 2024

Benjamin Harrison won the White House by receiving the electoral majority, but losing the popular vote

Benjamin Harrison served as the 23rd President of the United States. He defeated incumbent Grover Cleveland in 1888, but lost to the Democrat in 1892.