Remains of "affluent" 1600s Virginian home found—Complete with wig curlers
"It's a pretty spectacular site," Jack Gary, the archaeology director at Colonial Williamsburg, told Newsweek.
NYPD Seizes 100 Pounds of Marijuana in One of Biggest Raids in City History
Authorities say they discovered around $5 million worth of cannabis at a warehouse in Queens.
Bronze Alamo cannon spared from mysterious "growing" substance
The 18th-century artifact, which saw action in the iconic battle in what is now Texas, had a white, chalky substance on its surface.
Magma study challenges leading theory on origin of Earth's continents
"We still do not have enough evidence to say which process formed the continents," a researcher said.
Woman expects "basic" bachelorette party, she's in for a surprise
Mia LaPlante told Newsweek: "My friends are super creative, so I had a hunch something crazy was coming!"
Amateur sleuth solves decades-old museum mystery
"I'm not a professional detective or researcher in any way: my main work is as an actress and screenwriter!" she told Newsweek.
Pirate shipwreck discovery sheds light on "great maritime horror"
The remains of the vessel, which belonged to a notorious group of pirates, were found at a depth of 2,700 feet.
Woman finds 200-year-old sword in riverbed: "You are now queen"
"It was a bit of an out-of-body experience," the wader said of the discovery.
Scientists debunk long-running royal conspiracy theory
DNA analysis has shed light on the mysterious origins of a strange youth who appeared "seemingly out of nowhere" in 1828.
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Scientists explain how lightning may have kick-started life on Earth
Lightning may have jump-started life by converting atmospheric elements into vital building blocks.
Man finds grandfather's WWII soldier's uniform—complete with shrapnel hole
Mark Holmes' grandpa died when he was just a 3-month-old baby. He didn't know all that much about his role in the war—until now.
"Mysterious" metal among secrets exposed from Renaissance alchemist's lab
Researchers gained new insights into the work of a 16th- to 17th-century astronomer also known for his alchemy experiments.
Sports
Caitlin Clark Sets New WNBA Record With Ridiculous Stat Line
Caitlin Clark continues to showcase an elite rookie year in the WNBA, as she has set yet another record for the league.
Today's Colonialist Narrative Is Racist—and Clueless | Opinion
This movement sees Western Civilization as a conspiracy by people who are "white" against those who are "of color"
"Sensational" carved marble cherubs from 15th century unearthed at castle
The ornately carved marble artifacts may be the work of an Early Renaissance master sculptor from what is now Italy.
Map shows every place a former or current U.S. president has been shot at
Trump is the 11th president or former president to be targeted by gun violence.
"What the hell is this?": Crocodile-like fossil rewrites Triassic history
The discovery of this croc-like fossil suggests they once thrive on the coasts of the Triassic around the world.
NATO Is Starting To Show Its Age. It's Time for Reform | Opinion
The grand halls of Washington are hosting a gathering of NATO leaders, marking the 75th anniversary of the most consequential military alliance in modern history.
Calling To Expand Supreme Court, Liberals Hope To Skirt the Rules | Opinion
Don't be surprised if you soon hear crowds of leftists calling for Chief Justice John Roberts' resignation.
Archaeologists dispute theory of largest Native American city's abandonment
Cahokia was an ancient city, located in southern Illinois, that may have had a population of tens of thousands at its peak.
Orbán: The Point of NATO Is Peace, Not Endless War | Opinion
Hungary's experience is that when a military alliance changes its focus from avoiding conflict to seeking conflict, it buys itself a ticket to defeat.
Pre-Hispanic ball court and curious circular structure discovered
Pre-Hispanic societies in Central America, such as the Maya, played a number of ballgames on courts like these.
Vanishing lake reveals mysterious 45-foot-long wreck
A "unique" set of human bones with grooves cut into them was also found in the disappearing lake.
"Unexpected underwater revelation" as Russian cannons found in Bahamas
The "stunning" discoveries are "one-offs" in all seas across the Americas, said Carl Allen, director of Allen Exploration.
Archaeologists find "exciting" colonial artifact from Michigan fort
The 18th-century item was found during an excavation at Colonial Michilimackinac—a reconstructed 18th-century fort trading post.
Ukraine Confrontation Becomes More Like the Cuban Missile Crisis
Continuing a policy of serial escalation, NATO supplied Ukraine with long-range weapons and authorized their use deep inside Russian territory.
WWII battlefield cleared of 4,700 "dangerous" artifacts
The objects include three aircraft bombs, roughly 200 artillery shells, hand grenades and elements of small arms ammunition.
"Lucky" archaeologists stumble across catapult shots used in 172-day siege
The largest of the newly discovered catapult projectiles used in the 1266 siege weighs around 230 pounds.
Human remains from medieval castle reveal secrets of warrior monks
The castle cemetery contains the remains of individuals who were buried between the 12th and 15th centuries.