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Biden Defends Juneteenth, Slams History Erasure in Fiery Galveston Church Speech

At a poignant Juneteenth service in Galveston’s AME church, where emancipation was cemented in 1865, former President Joe Biden delivered a fervent de...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

6/21/2025

3 min read

Sensational Artifacts Unearthed Beneath Poland’s Historic Chełm Monastery

In a thrilling archaeological breakthrough, researchers in Poland have unearthed a treasure trove of artifacts beneath the historic Basilica of the Bi...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

6/21/2025

3 min read

Ireland’s Grim Excavation Uncovers 800 Infant Remains at Former Mother and Baby Home

In a somber chapter of Ireland’s history, excavation has begun at the site of the former Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in western Ireland, where th...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

6/20/2025

3 min read

Unearthed Cellar at Oldest Black Schoolhouse Reveals Artifacts and Complex History

Archaeologists at William & Mary University in Virginia have uncovered a remarkable piece of history beneath the nation’s oldest surviving schoolhouse...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

6/20/2025

3 min read

Captain Cook’s HMS Endeavour Found Off Newport After 250 Years

After 250 years of mystery, maritime experts have finally located the resting place of Captain James Cook’s iconic ship, HMS Endeavour, just off the s...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

6/20/2025

3 min read

Chicken Coops Surge, Candy Faces U.K. Ban, and a 1983 Message in a Bottle Washes Up

Clucking Trend: Across the U.S., folks are flocking to backyard chicken coops, driven by a desire for fresh, home-grown eggs. Experts, however, are sc...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

6/19/2025

3 min read

16th-Century Shipwreck Found at Record Depth in French Waters with Pristine Cargo

In a stunning revelation, a 16th-century shipwreck has been uncovered at an unprecedented depth in French waters, its cargo of vibrant ceramics offeri...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

6/18/2025

3 min read

Bunker Hill at 250: Descendants Honor Unsung Heroes of the Revolutionary War

Two hundred fifty years ago, the Battle of Bunker Hill marked a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War. Though the British claimed victory, the colon...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

6/18/2025

3 min read

Revolutionary War Letters Reunited at Fort Ticonderoga After 250 Years

In a remarkable twist of history, two Revolutionary War letters, penned 250 years ago, have been reunited at Fort Ticonderoga in upstate New York. The...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

6/17/2025

3 min read