First they found a dead king's body. Now they've uncovered an ancient mosaic
A rare Roman mosaic is the latest discovery from a crack team of British archaeologists.
History
The Mashpee Wampanoag want you to know the full history behind Thanksgiving
The Mashpee Wampanoag first encountered the Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower ship in 1620. They say much is missing from the often-told Thanksgiving story.
Encore: 50 years ago, 'The Electric Company' used comedy to help kids' reading skills
50 years ago, The Electric Company premiered its first broadcast. The public broadcasting show aimed to use sketch comedy and animated shorts to teach kids to read.
Despite voter-approved anti-gerrymandering reforms, Ohio GOP still draws lopsided map
Ohio's new congressional map favors Republicans 13 to 2. Voting rights advocates say it's a violation of redistricting rules voters put in place in 2018. One group has already filed a legal challenge.
Encore: Looking back on the legacy of 'Shaft,' 50 years later
The film Shaft was released 50 years ago this week and heralded what came to be known as Blaxploitation cinema. The genre has a checkered legacy — and inspired Oscar-winning music.
A new book details the rise of Home Box Office since the channel debuted in 1972
James Andrew Miller's new book, Tinderbox, tells the history of HBO starting with its 1972 debut. HBO succeeded as a cable channel revolutionizing TV by airing programs most outlets wouldn't touch.
The Conglomerate Paradox: As GE splinters, Facebook becomes Meta
GE announced it's breaking into three. Meanwhile, tech companies continue to take over a wider swath of industries.
The white ghosts haunting Native Americans in 'The Sentence'
Louise Erdrich's novel turns the trope of the haunted Indian burial ground on its head with the story of a Native-run bookstore being visited by the ghost of a white woman obsessed with indigeneity.
Portland drag club recognized in the National Register of Historic Places
In Portland, drag queen Darcelle is celebrating recognition of her club by the National Register of Historic Places. Darcelle might also be the oldest performing drag queen in the world.
Justus Rosenberg, professor who helped artists escape Nazi Germany, dies at 100
For almost 60 years, Justus Rosenberg was a beloved professor at Bard College. But before he made a living writing and teaching about artists and intellectuals, he helped rescue them in World War II.