Historic Sites

Louvre heist in broad daylight amid apparent security lapses puts global museums on alert

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Louvre heist in broad daylight amid apparent security lapses puts global museums on alert

The heist at the Louvre has highlighted the challenges of protecting highly valued works of art and other prized items, from the famous "Mona Lisa" theft in 1911 to modern museum heists.

Medieval tower's collapse traps man, leads to 11-hour rescue mission with tragic outcome

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Medieval tower's collapse traps man, leads to 11-hour rescue mission with tragic outcome

A worker has died after a Rome tower partially collapsed during renovation. Firefighters spent 11 hours rescuing the man trapped in the Torre dei Conti before the tragic outcome.

Archaeologists uncover massive stone ruins from ancient city that once rivaled Rome

Archaeology 5 days ago

Archaeologists uncover massive stone ruins from ancient city that once rivaled Rome

Archaeologists recently discovered a massive 2,000-year-old stone basin in ancient Gabii, Italy, revealing early Roman public architecture from Rome's powerful rival city.

Inside the last Boeing 707 to serve as Air Force One: See Reagan's jet that marked the end of an era

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Inside the last Boeing 707 to serve as Air Force One: See Reagan's jet that marked the end of an era

The last Boeing 707 Air Force One now sits in a stunning glass pavilion in California, where visitors can discover the aircraft that carried Reagan and six other presidents through history.

Reagan's Air Force One Pavilion is a 'living piece of history,' CEO says

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Reagan's Air Force One Pavilion is a 'living piece of history,' CEO says

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation CEO David Trulio shares the story behind the iconic Air Force One Pavilion — including how the aircraft was disassembled, transported and rebuilt.

Medieval English castle linked to Hadrian's Wall hits market for lofty sum, but there's a catch

Travel November 1

Medieval English castle linked to Hadrian's Wall hits market for lofty sum, but there's a catch

Bellister Castle in Northumberland, England, is hitting the market for about $3.34 million, but there's a catch. It's a National Trust lease ending in 2145, not a traditional sale.

Devastating fire leads to treasure trove of thousands of artifacts beneath historic tavern

Archaeology October 31

Devastating fire leads to treasure trove of thousands of artifacts beneath historic tavern

Archaeologists in Troy, Ohio, uncovered an estimated 4,500 historic artifacts beneath the fire-damaged Overfield Tavern, including coins from 1817 and 1846.

Hidden medieval halls discovered beneath world-famous university as archaeologists sift through remains

Archaeology October 30

Hidden medieval halls discovered beneath world-famous university as archaeologists sift through remains

An excavation at Oxford University has yielded ancient book clasps, medieval pens and imported fish bones, offering fascinating glimpses into college life and trade from another time.

Angler digging for fishing worms uncovers massive medieval treasure in hidden cauldron

Archaeology October 29

Angler digging for fishing worms uncovers massive medieval treasure in hidden cauldron

A person digging for fishing worms near a Swedish summer cottage recently discovered a medieval silver hoard containing up to 20,000 coins, along with rings and pendants.

Archaeologists uncover 1,600-year-old wine factory hidden near ancient mountain castle

Travel October 29

Archaeologists uncover 1,600-year-old wine factory hidden near ancient mountain castle

Archaeologists discovered a 1,600-year-old wine production center in southeastern Turkey near an ancient castle, revealing Roman-era grape-processing facilities.

'Anarchists illegally took them down,' and now Portland is putting statues of Lincoln and Roosevelt back up

Portland October 28

'Anarchists illegally took them down,' and now Portland is putting statues of Lincoln and Roosevelt back up

Portland decides to reinstall Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt monuments after public sessions revealed divided opinions on the statues removed during 2020 protests.

Archaeologists unearth secrets of Lancaster County's oldest tavern, buried for centuries beneath pasture

Archaeology October 28

Archaeologists unearth secrets of Lancaster County's oldest tavern, buried for centuries beneath pasture

Archaeologists recently uncovered the likely remains of Lancaster County's oldest colonial tavern from 1725, revealing thousands of artifacts that offer historically significant insights.

3,000-year-old Egyptian fortress uncovered along route tied to biblical Exodus

Archaeology October 27

3,000-year-old Egyptian fortress uncovered along route tied to biblical Exodus

Archaeologists in Egypt discovered a 3,000-year-old fortress along the Horus Military Road, which was referenced in the Book of Exodus. It dates back to the New Kingdom period.

Treasure trove of gold coins, ancient jewelry unearthed in Christian city near Sea of Galilee

Archaeology October 26

Treasure trove of gold coins, ancient jewelry unearthed in Christian city near Sea of Galilee

A cache of Byzantine-era gold coins and pearl-inlaid earrings dating back over 1,500 years was unearthed by archaeologists at the ancient city of Hippos in Israel.

Ancient synagogue uncovered in Israel reveals Jewish life alongside rise of early Christianity

Archaeology October 24

Ancient synagogue uncovered in Israel reveals Jewish life alongside rise of early Christianity

Archaeologists recently uncovered a 1,500-year-old synagogue in Israel's Golan Heights, revealing new evidence of ancient Jewish presence in the biblical region.

Archaeologists uncover vast complex of ancient tombs in biblical city tied to St Paul's letter

Archaeology October 23

Archaeologists uncover vast complex of ancient tombs in biblical city tied to St Paul's letter

Archaeologists in Turkey discovered over 60 ancient tombs in Colossae, the biblical city mentioned in St. Paul's famous New Testament epistle to early Christians.

Tourists flock to see iconic landmark finally free of scaffolding after 200 years

Travel October 21

Tourists flock to see iconic landmark finally free of scaffolding after 200 years

The Parthenon in Athens is scaffolding-free for the first time in 200 years, offering visitors an unobstructed view of Greece's iconic temple until November 2025.

Hobbyist finds 4,270-year-old human skull on Indiana riverbank, stumping authorities

Archaeology October 20

Hobbyist finds 4,270-year-old human skull on Indiana riverbank, stumping authorities

A hobbyist found an ancient human skull on the West Fork of the Whitewater River in Indiana that testing revealed to be over 4,000 years old.

Treasure hunter's persistence pays off with rare Spanish coin discovery on Nantucket beach

Archaeology October 20

Treasure hunter's persistence pays off with rare Spanish coin discovery on Nantucket beach

Metal detectorist Travis Nichols discovered a rare 1782 silver Spanish one-reale coin on a Nantucket beach, adding to his collection of over 300 historic coins.

Archaeologists unearth ancient bishop's lavish bathhouse, shedding light on early Christian life

Archaeology October 20

Archaeologists unearth ancient bishop's lavish bathhouse, shedding light on early Christian life

Archaeologists recently discovered a 2,150-square-foot Byzantine bishop's bathhouse in ancient Olympus, Turkey, dating back to the 5th-6th centuries A.D.

Scientists solve centuries-old mystery of how Easter Island's massive Moai statues got there

Travel October 19

Scientists solve centuries-old mystery of how Easter Island's massive Moai statues got there

Scientists recently confirmed Rapa Nui legends about Moai heads "walking" to their locations, using 3D modeling to prove vertical transport methods on Easter Island.

New Orleans couple digs up ancient Roman artifact in backyard, sets off worldwide mystery

Archaeology October 19

New Orleans couple digs up ancient Roman artifact in backyard, sets off worldwide mystery

A New Orleans couple unearthed a 2,000-year-old Roman marble tablet in their garden, leading the FBI and history experts to solve a decades-old mystery from Italy.

Extraordinary 1,200-year-old bread bearing Jesus Christ's image unearthed by archaeologists

Faith & Values October 19

Extraordinary 1,200-year-old bread bearing Jesus Christ's image unearthed by archaeologists

Archaeologists recently discovered an extraordinary 1,200-year-old loaf of bread bearing the image of Jesus Christ at the Topraktepe archaeological site in Turkey.

The most iconic dive bars in America: Are any in your state?

Food-Drink October 18

The most iconic dive bars in America: Are any in your state?

Dive bars across America offer unpretentious atmospheres with cheap drinks, salty bartenders and genuine conversations at historic establishments.

Egyptian officials scramble to recover ancient painting stolen from 'cursed' tomb amid recent thefts

Travel October 17

Egyptian officials scramble to recover ancient painting stolen from 'cursed' tomb amid recent thefts

An ancient limestone relief depicting Egyptian seasons was stolen from a 2,300 B.C. tomb at Saqqara near Cairo, adding to recent artifact theft cases in Egypt.

Once-in-a-century treasures dating back 4,500 years unearthed in legendary city

Archaeology October 16

Once-in-a-century treasures dating back 4,500 years unearthed in legendary city

Turkish archaeologists discovered a golden brooch and rare jade stone in Troy's 2,500 B.C. settlement layer, providing new insights into the ancient city's pre-Greek civilization.

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

History 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.

Popular travel destination to charge 'tourist tax' upwards of $65 per night

Travel October 12

Popular travel destination to charge 'tourist tax' upwards of $65 per night

Japan's ancient capital Kyoto implements massive tourism tax increases starting March 2026 to manage crowds and preserve cultural sites amid overtourism crisis.

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

Archaeology 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.

Faces of ancient mummies, hidden for centuries, finally revealed through digital reconstructions

Archaeology October 10

Faces of ancient mummies, hidden for centuries, finally revealed through digital reconstructions

Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University in the U.K. digitally removed face masks from ancient Colombian mummies dating from the 13th to 18th centuries.