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October 18

Historic letter that marked Margaret Thatcher’s rise to power discovered hidden in garage

A 50-year-old document signed by Margaret Thatcher in which she agreed to run for Conservative Party leadership was found in a U.K. garage and heads to auction next year.

October 15

Airlines cancel flights as airports experience 'major disruptions' over protests, strikes

Major strikes across Belgium have disrupted flights at two airports and public transport as over 80,000 demonstrators protest government reform plans in Brussels.

October 14

Couple stunned as Tudor-era treasure surfaces beneath their backyard garden

A British family found 70 gold coins worth $308,000 in their Hampshire backyard, with the treasure set to auction in Zurich, Switzerland, on Nov. 5, 2025.

October 11

Lost royal palace destroyed in bloody invasion resurfaces in river, archaeologists say

Archaeologists in Poland's Vistula River have found artifacts from the 17th-century Villa Regia royal palace, including marble pieces topping 440 pounds.

October 10

Medieval shoe found in vulture nest reveals centuries-old secrets in European mountain caves

Archaeologists in Spain discovered medieval artifacts in bearded vulture nests, including a complete 13th-century esparto sandal and thousands of bone fragments.

October 9

Tourists told to visit iconic destination 'on doctor's orders' as pushback emerges

The "Visit Sweden" campaign created a medical referral program in which doctors can prescribe Swedish trips for mental and physical health through evidence-based cultural activities.

October 8

Thieves steal priceless ancient jewelry from prominent history museum, police say

Two suspects forced their way into Wales' St. Fagans National Museum on Oct. 6, taking ancient Bronze Age gold artifacts from a display case in a targeted heist.

October 7

Remains of history's most beloved saint, St Francis of Assisi, to be displayed in rare event

St. Francis of Assisi's remains will be displayed at his basilica in Italy during 2026 to commemorate 800 years since the beloved saint's death in 1226.

October 7

Hotels, resorts accused of charging too many 'fees,' sending fed-up vacationers overseas for cheaper deals

Americans are choosing international travel over domestic trips due to high U.S. costs, with many finding foreign destinations cheaper than cities like New York.

October 7

Shoppers at popular marketplace walked over 'vile' dungeon as archaeologists cite 'remarkable' finds

Archaeologists in Leicester uncovered 2,000 years of history beneath a marketplace, including a Roman infant grave and the remains of a 16th-century dungeon once called "vile."