Why (And How) This U.S. City Was Moved Two Miles—Buildings And All
An unassuming town in the US was relocated, buildings and all, and became known as the "Grand Canyon of the North."
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14 Restaurants That Are The Birthplace Of Iconic Dishes - Tasting Table
Where was Ceasar salad created, and how did the chimichanga's get its name? Learn the origins of these iconic dishes and the restaurants that created them.
Skip Egypt: Mississippi's Ancient Pyramids Hold Forgotten Mysteries Of Their Own
Built over 1,200 years ago, these 'American' Pyramids were once the epicenter of an ancient Mississippian culture.
One Of The Strangest "Facts" About The First U.S. President Isn't Actually True
Many people incorrectly believe this myth about George Washington's teeth.
The "Pompeii Of The Great Lakes" Holds Secrets To Civilization 10,000 Years Ago
Beneath the waves of Lake Huron lie clues to the region’s prehistoric past.
America's First English Settlement Is Now In Grave Danger
Why is Jamestown, Virginia, listed on the National Trust’s list of the most endangered historic places United States?
Neil Armstrong And Buzz Aldrin Recorded A Lesser-Known Accomplishment On The Moon
The astronauts chose some classic American ingredients for a historic lunar feast.
Ohio Once Attempted A World Record That Ended In Disaster
The 1986 Balloonfest in Cleveland was a catastrophe on every level.
Iron Age Perception Completely Shifts Over Discovery Of 800 "Luxury" Items
The Melsonby Hoard is one of the most important Iron Age finds ever discovered in the United Kingdom.
A Black Death Ancestor Was Just Discovered In The Weirdest Place
The bubonic plague’s origins are coming to light thanks to an unexpected find from the Bronze Age.
Ancient Egypt's Brutal Working Conditions Revealed In New Discovery That Shook Archaeologists
Findings uncovered in the gold mines of Ghozza are shedding a dark light on one of the most powerful ancient civilizations.
"Mysterious Ancestor" Gave Humans 20% Of Our DNA, But Who Were They?
A new study from Cambridge genetic researchers is unraveling everything we thought we knew about human evolution.
The UK's Highest-Valued Treasure Ever Changed The Country's History
The highest-valued treasure in the UK dates back to the Norman Conquest of England, and it changed the country forever.
Major Discovery Of A Lost Ancient Society Has Archaeologists Speechless
An incredible Neolithic-era society has been uncovered in a place that has excited archaeologists.
Medieval King Arthur Site Turns Out To Be Thousands Of Years Older Than Thought
The story behind a famous landmark in Cornwall, England, is, apparently, wildly inaccurate.
Where Did The Name 'America' Come From? It's Not Where You'd Expect
It all comes down to the Waldseemüller Map of 1507, the first map to print the name “America.”
Why Scientists Are Excited About A Canoe
Why Scientists Are Excited About A Canoe Found On This Beach
Perhaps the most significant find in Polynesian archaeological history has been discovered in the Chatham Islands.
Scientists and anthropologists alike celebrate waka find
One Of The Most Mysterious Ancient Egyptian Cities Is Disappearing Alarmingly Fast
Perhaps among the top historical wonders of the world, this gem in Egypt's rich archeology could disappear due to climate change.
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