Welsh Utility Workers Discover Medieval Tunnel
The workers were excavating a trench when they made their discovery. Now, archeologists have taken over to research the tunnel.
History
WWII Veteran Receives Long Overdue Purple Heart Medal
For aging WWII veterans, there's not much time left for the nation to fix oversights in their service records, like missing medals. One recent case made it in under the wire... despite the pandemic.
Discovery Of Schoolhouse For Black Children Now Offers A History Lesson
Researchers say they have identified the oldest existing structure in the U.S. dedicated to the teaching Black children. It's a small, white building on the College of William & Mary's campus.
Colonial Schoolhouse Discovery Is An Opportunity For U.S. Racial History Lesson
The Williamsburg Bray School was an 18th-century, pro-slavery school for educating enslaved and free Black students. A new partnership is calling to educate the public about this history.
Fauci Donates Personal Coronavirus Model To Smithsonian
The face of the U.S. government's pandemic response donated his personal model of the SARS-CoV-2 virion to the Smithsonian Institution for a future exhibit.
Utah Considers State Park Named For Utahraptor Dinosaur
Utah is considering naming a new park in honor of dinosaurs discovered there. Researchers expect to uncover more Utahraptor bones — provided they can get them out of a massive block of rock.
'More Dangerous And More Widespread': Conspiracy Theories Spread Faster Than Ever
While false conspiracies aren't new, experts say their reach is spreading – accelerated by social media, encouraged by former President Trump, and weaponized in a way that is unprecedented.
Since Its Discovery 20 Years Ago, Block Of Fossils Keeps Scientists Busy
In what's considered Utah's most spectacular dinosaur find, paleontologists believe the Utahraptor megablock could hold the fossils of dozens of raptors caught in quicksand millions of years ago.
Connecticut Man Finds Bowl From Ming Dynasty At Yard Sale
The man was browsing at a yard sale when a blue and white bowl caught his eye. He bought it for $35. CNN reports the antique bowl will be auctioned for up to a half a million dollars.
Researchers Discover The 'Lamborghini' Of Ancient Vehicles Near Pompeii
A 2000-year-old ceremonial chariot discovered at a villa just outside Pompeii has the archeological world abuzz.