Harvard Settles Dispute Over Slave Portraits, Transfers Owne...
Harvard University has reached a settlement in a legal dispute over two portraits of enslaved people. The portraits, whi...
Vermont Gardener Unearths Historic Treasure in Local Park
A Vermont gardener made a surprising discovery while tending to a local park. Kelly Wakefield, who previously found a sk...
Texas Highway Project Unearths Giant Prehistoric Animal Bone...
Construction crews in Lubbock, Texas, stumbled upon a treasure trove of prehistoric bones while working on a highway exp...
UK Sees Surge in Treasure Finds: Hotspots and How to Search
The United Kingdom is experiencing a boom in reported treasure discoveries. In 2024, over 1,300 finds were recorded, spa...
African American History Museum Rotates Key Exhibits, Raisin...
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is rotating out some of its long-standing exhibits featuring...
Smithsonian May Return Pastor's Books Amid Collection Review
A prominent pastor and Civil Rights activist has been informed that books he loaned to the National Museum of African Am...
Vietnam: Exploring the Legacy of American Buildings 50 Years...
Fifty years after the end of the Vietnam War, remnants of American presence still stand in Ho Chi Minh City. These build...
Historic Scottish Fiddle to Grace Carnegie Hall Stage
A 270-year-old Scottish fiddle, once owned by Robert Burns' dance instructor, is set to make its Carnegie Hall debut. Th...
MI5 Exhibition Unveils Spy Secrets and Historic Lemon
A new exhibition in London offers a rare glimpse into the world of British espionage. Drawn from the archives of MI5, th...
White House Magnolia Tree to be Removed Under Trump Plan
A historic magnolia tree on the White House grounds, believed to have been planted by President Andrew Jackson, is slate...
Man Jailed for Stealing Iconic Churchill Photo in Canada
A Canadian man has been sentenced to two years in jail for stealing a famous photograph of Winston Churchill. The photo,...
Summer Museum Exhibits to Watch in 2025
Get ready for a summer filled with art! Jane Pauley from "Sunday Morning" gives us a sneak peek at some of the most exci...
Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay Passes Away at 65
Jim Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts, has died at the age of 65. Irsay oversaw a successful era for the Colts,...
Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay Passes Away at 65
Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, has died at the age of 65. The Colts organization confirmed his...
New Orleans Streetcars: More Than Just Transportation
Streetcars are deeply woven into the fabric of New Orleans. Despite almost being replaced by buses in the 1960s, some or...
Harvard's Magna Carta is a Rare Original, Researchers Confirm
A document held at Harvard Law School, previously thought to be a copy of the 1300 Magna Carta, has been identified as o...
Harvard's $27.50 Magna Carta Now Worth Millions
In 1946, Harvard Law School acquired a rare copy of the Magna Carta for a mere $27.50. This historical document, a corne...
Harvard Law Library's Magna Carta Copy Revealed as Original
A document held at Harvard Law School for decades, believed to be a copy of the Magna Carta, has been identified as a ge...
Hidden Note Found in Violin Crafted at Dachau Concentration Camp
A poignant piece of history has been uncovered: a hidden note found inside a violin. The violin was crafted by a Jewish...
Magnet Fisherman Pulls Up History from Baltimore's Waterways
A Baltimore man is making waves with his unique hobby: magnet fishing. Evan Woodward, founder of the Baltimore Magnet Fi...
Broadway's 'Buena Vista Social Club' and London's Gas Lamp Preservation
Go behind the scenes of the Broadway adaptation of the Grammy-winning album, 'Buena Vista Social Club,' as the creative...
Institute of Museum and Library Services Places Staff on Leave
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a major provider of federal funding for museums and libraries natio...
Medal of Honor Museum Faces Criticism From Gold Star Family
The National Medal of Honor Museum, designed to honor the nation's highest military award recipients, is facing criticis...