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Museums Exhibits 5 days ago

Famous medieval masterpiece to appear at top museum in celebration of 'shared history'

The Bayeux Tapestry, a legendary medieval artwork depicting the 1066 Norman Conquest, is set to be displayed in the U.K. for the first time in nearly 1,000 years.

Archaeology 5 days ago

Ancient Roman 'perfume garden' blooms again nearly 1,900 years after Vesuvius eruption

Archaeologists have revitalized a Roman flower garden in Pompeii that survived an earthquake in 62 A.D. before being buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The garden was hidden for nearly 1,900 years.

Travel 5 days ago

Museum discovers rare 67-million-year-old dinosaur bone under its own parking lot

Museum officials uncovered a rare Cretaceous dinosaur bone 750 feet beneath their Denver parking lot, potentially the city's deepest fossil discovery yet.

Archaeology July 7

1,000-year-old medieval sword emerges from Dutch river after chance discovery: 'Barely corroded'

A medieval sword with rare gold-copper symbols was discovered by construction workers in the Netherlands, according to officials. It is now on display at a Dutch museum.

Museums Exhibits July 5

Trump White House calls out Smithsonian for pushing 'one-sided, divisive political narratives'

The Trump White House blasted the Smithsonian for pushing “one-sided, divisive political narratives" in an exclusive email to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital.

VIDEO July 3

Smithsonian American History exhibit critiqued by White House as 'divisive' over takes on pop culture

Entertainment Nation, a permanent exhibit established in 2022 and housed in the Smithsonian Museum of American History, is under review by the Trump White House for so-called 'divisive' narratives. (Jasmine Baehr/Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital)

Opinion July 3

Why are major museums pushing climate change instead of celebrating the spirit of America?

Major museums face scrutiny as the Smithsonian undergoes review to eliminate political bias. But climate change messaging and ideological content remain.

Museums Exhibits June 24

Ancient Roman coin treasure finally revealed to public after being hidden for centuries

The largest collection of Roman coins found in Spain is now on exhibit. The museum display features 50,000 ancient coins from the third and fourth centuries A.D.

VIDEO June 20

Tom Brady unveils ‘Hall of Excellence’ in Las Vegas

Legendary quarterback Tom Brady and Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ contributor Jim Gray share a look at a new museum in Las Vegas showcasing ‘extraordinary’ legacies on ‘ӣÌÒÊÓƵ @ Night.’

VIDEO June 19

Here's where to find the 'greatest artifacts' in sports history: Jim Gray

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ contributor Jim Gray talks debuting the 'Hall of Excellence' museum in Las Vegas with Tom Brady on 'America's Newsroom.'

Travel June 19

Cellar unearthed beneath America's oldest Black schoolhouse reveals artifacts

Cellar found at Williamsburg Bray School, America's oldest Black schoolhouse, contains artifacts including ceramics, jewelry, and slate pencils.

Historic Sites June 17

Two Revolutionary War letters are reunited at Fort Ticonderoga after 250 years apart

Historic letters between Benedict Arnold and John Stevens were recently brought together at Fort Ticonderoga in New York, documenting Arnold's thoughts after the fort's capture.

Travel June 16

Museum staff leaves 'Mona Lisa' fans high and dry as Louvre shuts down without warning

The world's most visited museum, the Louvre, closes its doors as staff strike due to overtourism concerns, highlighting the "Mona Lisa" display, which attracts 20,000 visitors daily.

Museums Exhibits June 15

Tourist caught-on-camera smashing crystal-studded ‘Van Gogh’ chair at art museum

A tourist was caught crushing a Swarovski crystal chair at Palazzo Maffei museum in Verona, with surveillance footage showing the culprit fleeing after damaging the art.

VIDEO June 15

Museum security video shows tourist destroying crystal 'Van Gogh' chair

Surveillance footage shows a tourist damaging Nicola Bolla's "Van Gogh" chair covered in Swarovski crystals at Palazzo Maffei museum (Palazzo  Maffei Verona via Storyful)

Travel June 12

Archaeologists uncover 4,500-year-old baby rattles that reveal ancient parenting techniques

The National Museum of Denmark recently announced the discovery of 19 ancient baby rattles in Syria, showing that some Bronze Age societies had commercial markets for children's toys.

Religion June 9

Rare medieval Bible returns to Israel for public exhibit after centuries-long journey

The 14th-century Shem Tov Bible is now being exhibited at the National Library of Israel, a year after a family bought it for a whopping multimillion-dollar sum.

Travel June 4

Couple unearths 'highly revered' Ancient Roman rarity during volunteer dig at tourist site

A couple who have volunteered in numerous excavations over the years found a "highly revered" ancient artifact at a fort in Northumberland, near Hadrian's Wall, in England.

Travel June 2

Rare 10-carat pink diamond linked to Marie Antoinette to be displayed and auctioned

Discover the Marie-Thérèse Pink Diamond and Blue Belle Sapphire at Christie's Auction House, featuring rare jewels with royal connections and significant worth.

Travel May 24

Rare 1,200-year-old Christian cross found in field by metal detectorist

The City of Leeds in the U.K. recently revealed a Saxon treasure: a gilded pendant from Northumbria's Christian past, offering a glimpse into early medieval life.

Museums Exhibits May 23

Mysterious 18th-century warship unearthed at Ground Zero site gets new home

A rare American-built gunboat from the Revolutionary War, unearthed at Ground Zero, is now on display at the New York State Museum in Albany.

Archaeology May 22

Stunning medieval ring found below rubble at 'historically important' tourist site

A 15th-century medieval ring was recently unearthed at Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, Poland. The piece of jewelry was found beneath rubble in a king's fortification.

Travel May 19

Rare and authentic Magna Carta discovered long after it was purchased for $27.50

British researchers have authenticated a rare version of the Magna Carta at Harvard Law School, highlighting its importance as a cornerstone of constitutional history.

Travel May 19

Paleontologists discover 'moth-like' predator that lived 506 million years ago

Canadian paleontologists recently discovered Mosura fentoni, a 506-million-year-old predator resembling a moth. The discovery offers insights into extinct radiodonts' anatomy.

Travel May 11

Man stumbles across hoard of priceless coins while out for nature walk: 'Face to face with history'

Metal detectorist Marius Mangeac spoke with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about recently discovering a hoard of Ancient Roman treasure in the Romanian wilderness.

Travel May 8

Hikers uncover mysterious gold-filled treasure trove in overgrown field: 'Unusually large'

A trove of gold artifacts and other treasures was recently discovered in the Czech Republic, leaving officials puzzled about its origins. The gold coins date back as early as 1808.

Archaeology May 6

Archaeologist sheds new light on astonishing discovery of wrecked slave ships: 'Stranded on the coast'

Archaeologist David John Gregory recently spoke with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about the haunting discovery of Danish two slave ships, Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, in Costa Rica.

Travel May 1

Haunting slave ships found off coast of national park 300 years later: 'Very convincing'

Divers recently identified two Danish slave ships, Fridericus Quartus and Christianus Quintus, during an excavation near Costa Rica. The vessels were shipwrecked in 1710.

Travel April 30

Teens discover beach message in bottle written decades ago: 'No name or address'

After it was written nearly 50 years ago, a message in a bottle from a now-closed grammar school in England reached a beach in Norway. The teens who found it hope to connect with the writer.

Travel April 30

'Odd-looking' deep sea fish washes up on beach, surprising locals: 'Would not expect to run across'

An oddly shaped deep-sea fish recently washed up on an Oregon beach, catching the attention of a local aquarium. The Seaside Aquarium identified the fish as a longnose lancetfish.