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August 10, 2023

On this day in history, August 10, 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is created: 'Diffusion of knowledge'

The world’s largest museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution, was founded on this day in history, Aug. 10, 1846, after English scientist James Smithson made a generous gift.

August 8, 2023

Man arrested in London after stabbing near British Museum

Police in London have taken a man into custody Tuesday following a stabbing that unfolded near the British Museum, a popular tourist attraction.

August 1, 2023

Visiting Alabama? Attractions and activities to experience while traveling through the Heart of Dixie

There is so much to do and see during a trip to Alabama. If you need some inspiration for your next trip to the state, you can find it in this travel guide.

July 19, 2023

Germany arrests 4 for stealing nearly 500 ancient Celtic gold coins

German authorities on Wednesday announced the arrests of four suspects accused of stealing 483 Celtic gold coins, which were estimated to be from the first century, B.C.

July 15, 2023

Fossil hunter spots 450,000-year-old mammoth tusk while at quarry: 'Sticking out like a sore thumb'

A paleontologist recently discovered a 4-foot-long mammoth tusk while on a quarry dig. The rare find is thought to be 450,000 years old. "I could not believe my eyes," said Jamie Jordan.

July 11, 2023

Philadelphia's First Bank set for renovation, will become museum

The First Bank of the United States, located in Philadelphia, is set to be renovated and converted into a museum dedicated to its role in America's historical economic development.

July 11, 2023

Sotheby's to auction off skeletons of airborne, aquatic dinosaurs

Sotheby's plans to auction off skeletons of the winged pteranodon and aquatic plesiosaur in New York later this month, per a Tuesday announcement.

July 11, 2023

Alabama opens new museum to tell the history of the last ship to transport slaves to the US

A new museum that tells the history of Clotilda, the last ship to transport Africans to the U.S. South for enslavement, has opened in Alabama.

July 3, 2023

Ohio museum shows history of television goes much further back than most people think

The Early Television Museum in Hilliard, Ohio, highlights the extensive history of television and how it was introduced to the world. Here's more information about the museum.

June 30, 2023

Vermont museum receives over 200 pieces of Native American art, plans to construct $12.6 million facility

Shelburne Museum received a 200-piece Native American art collection. The Vermont museum is planning to build a $12.6 million facility to house the donated collection.