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Israel Returns 22 Greek Antiquities in First Repatriation
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Israel returned 22 ancient Greek artifacts to Athens on Oct. 13, 2026, its first repatriation of antiquities to Greece.
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Sam Okafor
It's great that these Greek artifacts are finally heading home after so many years.
Smithsonian AI Project Connects Thousands of Revolution Artifacts
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— Oct 3, 2026
The Smithsonian is using AI in its Revolution Crossroads project to connect artifacts and records across its collections and institutions, helping scholars and the public uncover overlooked stories about people who lived during the American Revolution. Smithsonian leaders say human oversight will remain important as the technology helps expand historical research.
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Dana Whitfield
It's great that AI can tie together scattered records to highlight overlooked figures from the Revolution era.
Tsar Samuel’s Remains Return to Bulgaria
World
— Sep 30, 2026
Bulgaria welcomed the remains identified as those of Tsar Samuel, who ruled from 997 to 1014, in a major national ceremony after Greece agreed to return them. In exchange, Bulgaria is returning 48 church artifacts taken during World War I; the handover also touches off renewed sensitivities over Samuel’s contested legacy with North Macedonia.
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First Sound of Music Museum Opens in Salzburg
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— Sep 21, 2026
Salzburg opened the Sound of Music Salzburg museum at Hellbrunn Palace, the first venue dedicated to the 1965 film and the real von Trapp family, displaying about 450 artifacts including props, costumes, and the iconic gazebo. The museum aims to separate historical fact from Hollywood fiction, with Elisabeth von Trapp attending and stressing the intimate, tour-friendly presentation of the story and Salzburg’s ongoing link to the film’s tourism appeal.
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Elena Vasquez
It's nice to see the real von Trapp story getting its own space alongside the movie props at Hellbrunn.
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Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 1h
Planned Titanic Artifact Recovery Challenged by US Government
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— Aug 30, 2023
The owners of the Titanic wreck are being challenged by the U.S. government over plans to recover artifacts in 2024. U.S. officials claim that the wreck is a grave site and that salvaging items from the area is a…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Holocaust Artifact Auction in Germany Canceled After Outcry
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— Nov 17, 2025
Poland’s foreign minister announced Sunday that a planned auction of Holocaust artifacts in Germany has been canceled following protests from Holocaust survivors. Radoslaw Sikorski, posting on X , said he and German…
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Stolen Italian Religious Artifact Recovered in New England
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— May 8, 2026
A 17th-century reliquary urn that was stolen from the Church of San Michele Arcangelo di Cangiano resurfaced in New England. The FBI announced it obtained the artifact on Feb.11; it announced the recovery April 30. The…
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Nation marks 25 years since 9/11 with Pentagon tributes and rare artifacts
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— Sep 10, 2026
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History opened a temporary display of fragile 9/11 artifacts from the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93 laid out on tables to help visitors remember and connect with the day. The exhibit arrives amid political scrutiny over how American history is told, with critics pressing for a more unifying narrative while the museum emphasizes memory preservation for future generations.
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Indonesian Artifacts Repatriated by FBI in Jakarta
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— Jul 23, 2026
Indonesia's president Prabowo Subianto welcomed FBI Director Kash Patel as part of ongoing efforts to repatriate Indonesian cultural artifacts smuggled to the United States; provenance research confirmed the Papua-origin objects from the Dani, Asmat, and Sentani communities, which will be displayed at the National Museum as part of strengthening cultural sovereignty and bilateral cooperation.
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‘You’re A War Criminal!’ Protesters Scream At Hegseth During Army Conference In DC
Multiple Iran War protestors have crashed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s Wednesday roundtable on Autonomous Warfare at the Association of the United States Army conference.
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Ancient Artifacts Found in Spanish Cave ‘Highlight the Skill of Prehistoric Communities’
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— Oct 9, 2023
Ancient sandals and baskets were discovered in a Spanish cave that challenge the current historical timeline for these items. According to the New York Post , some 20 pairs of prehistoric sandals were discovered at the…
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Family Astonished After Learning Garden Statues Are Actually $265,000 Historical Artifacts
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— Oct 13, 2021
Many people dream to discover that some old bauble they have is actually worth loads of cash, that the heirloom passed down for generations is real or that something they picked up at an estate sale is a genuine…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Madonna’s Early Musical Artifacts And Bob Dylan’s Master Tape Up For Auction
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— Sep 22, 2024
Early Madonna recordings include a rehearsal tape from 1979. GUERNSEY’S VIA SWNS. “> Madonna’s first musical recordings and the instruments on which she learned to play are up for auction. The sale will also feature a…
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Stunning Artifacts Thought to Have Belonged to Napoleon's Wife Will Soon Hit The Market
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— Oct 29, 2021
Sotheby’s announced Thursday that it would be offering two very interesting pieces of history in the form of two tiaras believed to have been owned by Joséphine de Beauharnais, Napoléon Bonaparte’s wife and the empress…
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Museum Celebrates ‘LGBT History Month’ with Artifact Proving Gays Were in Roman Empire – Now Turn It Around for a Sick Surprise
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— Feb 12, 2023
The affront to God that is the LGBT community has staunchly insisted that the link between homosexuality and pedophilia are and have always been unfounded. History, however, is often the thorn in the side of narratives…
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Trump’s Diesel Deal Could Buy Some Time But Leaves The Long-Term Problem Unaddressed
David Blackmon · 4 min · 1h
Artifacts Believed to Be Thousands of Years Old Discovered Inside Massive 750-Pound Alligator
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— Oct 14, 2021
When four men set out on an alligator hunt in the beginning of September, they had no idea that they’d make the catch of their lives — in more ways than one. John Hamilton, Todd Hollingsworth, Landon Hollingsworth and…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Over 1,000 Artifacts Stolen from Oakland Museum Storage in ‘Crime of Opportunity,’ Officials Say
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— Oct 31, 2025
Police in California are investigating the theft of more than 1,000 historical items from the Oakland Museum of California’s collection — including metalwork jewelry, Native American baskets, and even athletic trophies…
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U.S. Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
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— Sep 10, 2026
Across the U.S., the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is being commemorated with a mix of solemn ceremonies, memorial installations, and community tributes—from NYC firefighters’ memories and Brooklyn memorial artifacts to Charlotte’s Twin Towers pillar display and Maine’s first-responder ceremonies, plus LGBTQ advocacy reflections on the victims and heroes of that day.
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‘Star Wars’ Fan Seems to Discover Hidden Bible Verse in Prop During Episode of ‘The Mandalorian’
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— Mar 8, 2023
One keen-eyed “Star Wars” fan spotted a reference to one of the most timeless stories in literature in the season three premiere of “The Mandalorian.” An artifact wielded by the main character in the “ Star Wars ”…
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Researchers Say Ancient Tablet Discovered in 1868 Has Finally Been Deciphered – And a Stunning Confirmation of Biblical Narrative Found
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— Jan 28, 2023
New analysis of an ancient Levantine artifact may have revealed a reference to a key figure of the Old Testament of the Bible. Two French scholars say they’ve identified a reference to the “House of David” on the Mesha…
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Science advances by revolutions, not steady fact-gathering
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions shows how shared research frameworks hold for long stretches, then break under anomalies and get replaced rather than simply refined.
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Texas Woman Finds Roman Bust in Local Goodwill Store, It Will Be Returned to Germany
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— May 6, 2022
A Texas woman purchased a sculpture at her local Goodwill and found out it was actually a missing 2,000-year-old Roman artifact. In 2018, Laura Young, an art collector and vintage store owner, went into Goodwill to…
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Rancher Finds Native American Artifact; Unsealing 'Round Rock' Reveals 1,000-Year-Old Corn with Lost Genome
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— Jul 3, 2022
What at one time was a stray relic found by a Colorado rancher has proved to be a treasure of the region’s Native American heritage. The relic — a clay pot — was acquired by Steve Campbell, a rancher and authority on…
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Kenny Chesney Exhibit Opens at Hall of Fame
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— Jul 23, 2026
Kenny Chesney: Living in Fast Forward, a career-spanning exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, opened with Chesney reflecting on seeing his life laid out behind glass and thanking fans; the display features about 95 artifacts and runs through June 2027, with museum officials lauding his creativity and impact on country music.
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Penn State's new Paterno exhibit reignites debate over Sandusky-era legacy
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— Sep 1, 2026
Penn State opens the Paterno Family Football Experience Room at the All-Sports Museum, featuring Joe Paterno’s office desk, personal artifacts, and a six-decade timeline to celebrate the program’s history. The exhibit arrives amid ongoing debate over whether it adequately reckons with the Jerry Sandusky scandal and Paterno’s firing, with some noting an absence of that controversial history.
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Priya Raman
You can't celebrate six decades and just skip over the worst part of it. That's not history, that's PR.
Communities Mark 9/11 Anniversary Nationwide
World
— Sep 3, 2026
Remembrance of 9/11 spans personal memories in New Jersey and New York, reflections from emergency management officials on the day’s impact, and community ceremonies with memorial artifacts like a World Trade Center beam, all illustrating how the tragedy continues to shape lives and local culture. Individual stories of resilience also emerge, such as a Port Authority worker who helped a coworker down 71 flights and later pursued the diaconate, underscoring the enduring personal and spiritual aftershocks of that day.
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Evangelicals Join Catholics In Condemning Pentagon’s Plan To Livestream Fort Hood Killer’s Execution
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 2h
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