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June 28, 2024

Theodore Roosevelt's stolen pocket watch recovered by FBI after it was missing for 37 years

President Teddy Roosevelt's pocket watch, gifted by his sister, was stolen in 1987. Recently, National Park Service special agents and FBI investigators located the historic piece.

June 27, 2024

Helen Keller's birthplace, Ivy Green, is key travel destination for fans of 'The Miracle Worker'

Helen Keller's birthplace in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Ivy Green, is a travel destination for many and the central location for performances of the award-winning play "The Miracle Worker."

June 20, 2024

Mighty Muscle Shoals, Alabama flexes its legacy as birthplace of global music and miracles

Hit-making Muscle Shoals, Alabama and session musicians The Swampers were immortalized in rock-anthem "Sweet Home Alabama." The region is also the birthplace of W.C. Handy and Helen Keller.

June 6, 2024

D-Day veterans' stories live on through AI at the National World War II Museum

The number of World War II veterans is decreasing by the year. The National World War II Museum is using artificial intelligence to help some veterans' stories "live on."

June 5, 2024

Turkish official challenges British claim on Parthenon sculptures' ownership

A Turkish official's doubt on Britain's evidence for legally acquiring the 2,500-year-old Parthenon Marbles has reignited a longstanding cultural dispute.

May 28, 2024

19th century mummy loses arm after 'mishandling' by museum staff, Mexican government says

Mexico's federal archaeology agency has accused the conservative-governed city of Guanajuato for its alleged mishandling of a renowned mummified body, officials say.

May 22, 2024

Construction project in Virginia leads to surprising Revolutionary War-era discovery

Archaeologists in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, believe they have uncovered Revolutionary War barracks, as officials prepared to break ground for a new sports complex.

May 20, 2024

Exploring Maryland: What to do and see in ‘Little America’

From the bustling city of Baltimore to the serene Assateague Island, discover the diverse attractions that make Maryland a must-visit state.

May 19, 2024

Missouri museum achieves world record for largest gathering of people with underwear on their heads

A Missouri museum achieved a Guinness World Record title for the largest gathering of people wearing underwear on their heads for a minute — with over 350 people participating.

May 15, 2024

Rare pigeon parachute used to carry messages amid WWII found in old shoebox

A pigeon parachute that was used to carry messages during World War II and D-Day was found in an old shoebox. The unique item is reportedly at least 80 years old.