ARCHAEOLOGY

TRAVEL 17 hours ago

Rome could charge entry to historic landmark in latest attempt to tackle overtourism

Officials in Rome are drafting a plan to tackle overtourism at the Trevi Fountain by implementing allocated time slots to limit waves of guests while collecting a fee.

Fossils 22 hours ago

Ancient plant life unearthed in 53-million-year-old forest in Tasmania

A recent Ph.D. graduate conducted a dig in a 53-million-year-old forest, where she uncovered ancient plant fossils, including several new species.

LIFESTYLE 1 day ago

Rare US coin from 130 years ago worth millions, expert confirms only 9 could be out there

The 1894-S Barber dime, coveted by collectors, is worth millions, but a coin expert in Louisiana says it's because of its history and rarity with only 24 being made.

Odd News 2 days ago

Mom, son dig up ancient object often found near burial grounds while gardening

In the town of Józefów in Poland, a mom, while gardening with her baby, came across a strange object in their garden. Upon further investigation, the object was determined to be an ancient ax.

LIFESTYLE 3 days ago

Lost statue from Titanic's first-class lounge rediscovered by researchers

The team behind RMS Titanic, Inc. has released new photos of the shipwreck after the goddess statue, "Diana of Versailles," was rediscovered. Decay of the shipwreck was also captured.

Dinosaurs 3 days ago

First-of-its-kind green dinosaur skeleton recovered in Utah could be new species, says National Geographic

A 150-million-year-old unique green dinosaur skeleton, which could be a new species, has been reassembled for display in Los Angeles. The dinosaur was first spotted in 2007.

Joe Biden 3 days ago

Biden jokes about being disappointed his ancestor wasn't part of group that killed oppressive mine foremen

President Biden joked at a Pittsburgh rally on Monday that his family was disappointed to learn his great-grandfather was not in a violent group.

LIFESTYLE 4 days ago

On this day in history, September 3, 1777, 'Stars and Stripes' flies in battle for first time

For the first time, our nation's American flag was flown in battle, on this day in history, Sept. 3, 1777, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch's Bridge, Delaware. Here's the background.

LIFESTYLE 4 days ago

Rare coin from 1776 found in bottom of toffee tin to sell at auction

An extremely rare coin was found at the bottom of a jar and dates back to America's Independence Day. The unique 1776 coin will soon sell to the highest bidder.

OPINION 5 days ago

Ten Commandments are important for children to learn from, not just see

We shouldn't fight over putting the Ten Commandments in schools. We should work together to use them to teach our children, too. They offer universal moral guidance in about 250 words.