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Viking-era burial site with elite family treasures and gifts discovered, plus an 'unusual casket'

A Viking burial site near Aarhus recently revealed spectacular artifacts including gold thread, beads and coins, which were connected to a high-status family.

Travel 3 days ago

Utility workers digging trenches stumble upon 1,000-year-old mummy with intact hair

A pre-Hispanic mummy dating back 1,000 years was recently found by utility workers in Lima, Peru, with archaeologists linking it to the Chancay culture that predated the Inca Empire.

Historic Sites June 23

Archaeologists discover untouched tomb linked to King Midas' dynasty: 'High level of wealth'

Archaeologists recently uncovered a royal tomb linked to King Midas' family in Turkey, revealing bronze vessels and insights into Phrygian funeral objects from the 8th century B.C.

Lifestyle June 22

Unearthed Ancient Roman shoes draw 'impressed gasps' after being buried for 2,000 years

Two well-preserved Roman shoes from 2,000 years ago were recently found by volunteers at the Magna fort in the United Kingdom. The find "immediately drew impressed gasps" from the staff.

Travel June 20

Captain Cook's legendary ship finally identified near New England resort after 250 years

The remains of the historic HMS Endeavour have been definitively located at a site near Newport, Rhode Island. The ship was the first European vessel to reach Australia's east coast.

History June 18

Descendants of Battle of Bunker Hill fighters tell about unsung family heroes

One of the turning points during the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 years ago. A commemoration of the event takes place in the lead-up to America's 250th birthday next year.

Historic Sites June 17

Two Revolutionary War letters are reunited at Fort Ticonderoga after 250 years apart

Historic letters between Benedict Arnold and John Stevens were recently brought together at Fort Ticonderoga in New York, documenting Arnold's thoughts after the fort's capture.

Lifestyle May 25

Archaeologists uncover hidden Christian church within Ancient Roman bathhouse

A surprising find has been made by Italian archaeologists. They discovered an Ancient Roman bath complex at the Appian Way Regional Park had been transformed into a church with a marble baptistery.

Travel May 18

Abandoned 'Wild West' theme park frozen in time shocks visitor: 'Left to rot'

The eerie remains of two abandoned theme parks still stand in remote regions of Japan. They were discovered and documented by explorer Lukka Bradburn; see the pictures.

Louisiana May 17

America's largest remaining antebellum mansion burns down in devastating fire

Louisiana's historic Nottoway Plantation burned to the ground after a devastating fire broke out on Thursday. Iberville Parish President Chris Daigle calls it a "total loss."

Travel April 10

Tourists ripped off at popular landmark by 'impossible' ticketing schemes attract investigation

Italian ticketing agencies were hit with $22 million in fines for making it "essentially impossible" for tourists to get basic tickets to visit the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

Travel March 26

Mysterious pyramid, ancient bronze coins discovered by archaeologists

Archaeologists have discovered a mysterious pyramid dating back 2,200 years in Israel's Judean Desert. Ancient relics like bronze coins and historical documents were also found.

Travel November 11

Italy's ancient Pompeii park cracks down on daily visitors to combat overtourism

Pompeii Archaeological Park near Naples will set a limit on the amount of people who are visiting the ancient location after Italy sees a record summer filled with tourists.

VIDEO September 29

One-man play 'Mister Lincoln' pulls curtain back on life, legacy of 16th president

Actor Scott Bakula discusses his portrayal and the legacy of Abraham Lincoln in 'Mister Lincoln' as well as the significance of the one-man play's venue on 'Fox News Sunday.'

Maine August 25

Historic covered bridge closed after truck falls through, creating gaping hole

A historic bridge in Maine is likely going to be closed for months after an overweight truck crashed through it into the river below. It happened on Friday.

United Kingdom August 14

Stonehenge’s ‘altar stone’ originally came from Scotland and not Wales, new research shows

Scientists believed for more than a century that Stonehenge's central sandstone slab came from close to Wales, but new research shows that it matches sandstone formations of Scotland.

LIFESTYLE August 3

On this day in history, August 3, 2004, Statue of Liberty welcomes visitors for first time since 9/11

The Statue of Liberty reopened to the public on Aug. 3, 2004, nearly three years after the 9/11 terror attacks destroyed the nearby Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

Asia July 24

1 dead, 3 injured after storm blows down tree at Cambodian Angkor temple complex, damaging statues

One person died and three others were injured, one critically, when a tree fell on a tuk-tuk during a rainstorm at Cambodia’s famous Angkor temple complex.

Sweden June 6, 2024

Sweden travel guide for an exciting Nordic vacation

This travel guide details some of the must-see places in Sweden, highlighting its breathtaking views, innovative cities and deep-rooted cultural traditions.

Historic Sites May 28, 2024

Ohio historical society moves closer to gaining control of ancient tribal site, now a golf course

Ohio’s historical society is close to gaining control of ancient ceremonial and burial earthworks constructed by Native Americans and now maintained by a country club.

VIDEO May 18, 2024

Archaeologist at Revolutionary War site stresses importance of 'our collective past' at Colonial Williamsburg

Dr. Jack Gary, Executive Director of Archaeology at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, shares about the newly discovered Revolutionary War barracks on-site.

Alabama March 25, 2024

Alabama memorial marks 210th anniversary of bloodiest battle for Native Americans

Members of the Muscogee Creek Nation returned to the site of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in Alabama for a memorial service on the event's 210th anniversary.

Vermont March 20, 2024

Historic Vermont covered bridge at risk from truck drivers led by GPS

A historical covered bridge in Vermont is under threat from box truck drivers using GPS who do not heed warnings concerning tall and heavy vehicles, officials say.

California March 13, 2024

California lot built on top of sacred tribal land returns to Ohlone people

A Berkeley, California, parking lot, that was built over a sacred tribal shell has been returned to the Ohlone tribe. A commemorative park is planned to be built on the cultural site.

Wisconsin December 20, 2023

Wisconsin father and daughter discover 152-year-old shipwreck likely tied to deadliest wildfire in US

A Wisconsin father-daughter are likely to have discovered the wreckage of a ship that sank more than 152 years ago while fishing together on Lake Michigan.

Fires December 8, 2023

Martin Luther King Jr. home arson suspect named, caught on camera

Laneisha Shantrice Henderson, 26, has been charged with attempted arson and interfering with government property after she tried to burn down Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home.

Asia October 16, 2023

Cambodia opens new international airport near historic Angkor Wat

Commercial operations at Cambodia's Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, the Southeast Asian nation's newest and largest travel hub, have begun.

VIDEO August 23, 2023

Heroic FDNY fireboat 'Fire Fighter' celebrates 85 years

The Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut, celebrates the 85th birthday of storied former FDNY vessel "Fire Fighter." The fireboat served New York City for 72 years, from World War II through 9/11. 

VIDEO June 26, 2023

Tourist filmed carving name on wall at Rome’s ancient Colosseum

Italy’s culture minister called the incident a ‘serious, unworthy and a sign of great incivility.’

VIDEO June 26, 2023

Tourist filmed carving name on wall at Rome’s ancient Colosseum

Italy’s culture minister called the incident a ‘serious, unworthy and a sign of great incivility.’