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While we prepare to celebrate our independence, you may be curious what the weather was like on July 4, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. You probably know that… ...
The days of the demigods and their powdered wigs are gone, but the ideas that they put to parchment still guide us. Happy birthday America.
Archaeologists Found a Mysterious Secret Chamber Beneath a 12th-Century Castle The room was hidden from view after a 17th-century bombing destroyed part of the building.
This year, Sheridan’s biting comedy The School for Scandal, echoes a Love Island plot but with powdered wigs, vouching that scandalous summer begins here. Velvet Festival – The Final Fling ...
A visitor has damaged a 17th-century painting at the Uffizi Galleries in Florence after stumbling back into it while posing for a photo, the museum told CNN in a statement.
News Visitor Tears Hole in 17th-Century Painting at Uffizi Galleries A man damaged the portrait of Fernando de’ Medici while posing for a picture in the latest instance of a museum selfie gone ...
Discover how traditional foods from different cultures are driving gout epidemics and which dietary patterns offer surprising protection.
Archaeologists recently uncovered "sensational" 18th-century heraldic tiles beneath a Polish monastery, featuring rare glazed designs with bishop's coat of arms dating from 1711-1730.
17th century Spanish coin found in ‘Diamond Don’s RV Park’ Metal detectorists in Texas discovered the nearly 350 year old artifact by accident. Andrew Paul Jun 20, 2025 2:36 PM EDT ...
STORY: :: Finnish Heritage Agency:: A 17th century Swedish warship wreck has been found off Finland’s coast:: At Sea:: June 16, 2025:: Niklas Eriksson, Stockholm University“We have realized ...