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Kingston Lacy Leak Solved: Architect's Design Flaw
A 190-year-old leak at Kingston Lacy has been traced to a design flaw in the cupola created by Sir Charles Barry, the ar...
Kingston Lacy Leak Solved: Architect's Design Flaw
A 190-year-old leak at Kingston Lacy has been traced to a design flaw by Sir Charles Barry, the architect of the Houses ...
Smithsonian Carousel Reopens: A Civil Rights Legacy
The Smithsonian National Carousel has reopened after a three-year restoration, representing a landmark in the Civil Righ...
Ohio's Transportation History Celebrated This Weekend
A weekend festival in Dennison, Ohio, will honor the state's rich transportation history with train rides, flyovers, and...
Statue Fragment Links Pharaoh to Exodus Story
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a massive statue fragment believed to depict Ramesses II, a pharaoh often associa...
2000-Year-Old Roman Bread Unearthed in Switzerland
Archaeologists in Switzerland have discovered a remarkably preserved 2000-year-old Roman flatbread, offering insights in...
USPS Celebrates America's 250th with Revolutionary Figures Stamps
The USPS commemorates the nation's 250th anniversary with a new collection of 25 stamps honoring diverse individuals who...
Sidney Poitier's Oscar Triumph and Key Historical Moments of April 11 & 13
Explore Sidney Poitier's historic Best Actor Oscar win on April 13, 1964, and other significant events from April 11th a...
300-Year-Old Cannon Unearthed in UK Construction
Construction workers in Kingston upon Hull, UK, discovered a remarkably well-preserved 300-year-old cast-iron cannon. Ar...
1,400-Year-Old Artifact Reveals Baptism Insights
Archaeologists in Hippos, near the Sea of Galilee, have unearthed a rare 1,400-year-old marble artifact that may revolut...
Ancient Baptismal Block Uncovered Near Sea of Galilee
Archaeologists discovered a 1,400-year-old marble block with three basins in Hippos, near the Sea of Galilee. The artifa...
Alamo Artifact: 1836 Cannonball Unearthed
Archaeologists have discovered a four-pound bronze cannonball at the Alamo, believed to be fired during the 1836 battle....