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In 1240s, three trading ships vanished in a Menorca cove, archaeologists have now found their wrecks and a possible clue: a sudden meteotsunami

The three ships represent more than the remains of a possible natural disaster beneath the water. Their cargoes offer valuable clues about what medieval merchants traded, where those goods originated and how Christian and Muslim communities connected and interacted through commerce.

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In 1968, a California man began building a castle from scrap steel, bottles and old motorcycles; 20 years later it had a 74-foot clock tower

On his family farm, Michael Rubel created a breathtaking castle using recycled bottles and other reclaimed materials over nearly two decades. This visionary project transformed into a sprawling twenty-two thousand square foot monument, aided by the dedication of hundreds of volunteers. Today, Rubel Castle stands as a celebrated Californian landmark,…

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Inside IndyCar’s Washington, D.C. race: 288,000 ticket requests and a 13-person team

The Freedom 250 drew 288,000 ticket requests and required 1,350 pages of permits, with Penske relying on a tiny core team and local partners to build the National Mall event

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In 1942, a US soldier wrote 300 love letters to his wife; 80 years later the mysterious box appeared at a USO office

In 2022, a cardboard box containing more than 300 letters written by a US Army soldier during the Second World War arrived unexpectedly at a United Service Organisations (USO) office in New York. The letters belonged to Louis ‘Speedy’ Weber, a young soldier who spent years overseas writing to his…

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In 1973, a Wisconsin teenager moved to Alaska; 12 years later, she drove into a storm her rivals avoided and became the first woman to win the Iditarod

In 1985, Libby Riddles etched her name in history as the first female champion of the Iditarod. During the race, she made a pivotal choice to push through an intense storm, propelling her ahead of competitors who chose to take shelter. Battling against harsh conditions and physical exhaustion, Riddles showcased…

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Danube River reveals Nazi warships hidden underwater for 80 years: Record-low water levels are exposing the World War II wrecks near Serbia

The Danube River has fallen to exceptionally low levels this summer, exposing the remains of Nazi-era warships that have spent more than eight decades beneath its waters near Prahovo, Serbia. The wrecks are part of a much larger graveyard of vessels deliberately sunk in 1944 as German forces retreated from…

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The golden lion tamarin seen on a R$20 banknote nearly vanished from Brazil: Zoologist Devra Kleiman helped bring it back

Once teetering on the brink of extinction with just two hundred golden lion tamarins left, Brazil has witnessed a remarkable turnaround thanks to the efforts spearheaded by Devra Kleiman. Through a blend of captive breeding and dedicated habitat protection, these programs have successfully reintroduced captive-born tamarins into their natural forests.…

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Why several Smithsonian museums suddenly closed today

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The Independent UK

Smithsonian reveals why it shut down several museums in DC

All seven of the affected sites are located along the south side of the National Mall on Jefferson Drive Southwest

The Independent UK

Best Bird Friendly® Coffee Brands in 2026: Ranked Picks for Shade-Grown, Biodiversity-Forward Coffee

Best Bird Friendly coffee brands in 2026, ranked. Compare shade-grown, certified picks and see why Dean's Beans leads for quality and transparency.

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Brazil has a 1,565-square-kilometre "desert" that floods every rainy season; freshwater lagoons appear between white dunes, then vanish

Northeast Brazil's Lençóis Maranhenses transforms annually with thousands of turquoise lagoons. Heavy rains fill hollows between sand dunes, creating temporary freshwater bodies. These lagoons connect to rivers, allowing fish to inhabit them seasonally. The wolf fish survives dry periods by burying itself in the muck. This dynamic dune field offers…

The Times of India

In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss experimented and developed a line of haircare and became first female self-made millionaire in the US: How Madam C.J. Walker built her empire?

In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss began developing haircare products for Black women. Madam C.J. Walker turned her experience into a business, created a national sales network, opened beauty schools, supported education and fought lynching. Her company made her one of the first…

The Economic Times

Trump and Musk's history obsession

The frenemies' strange obsession with historical "accuracy" has disturbing connections to big AI

Salon

Trump orders warning signs outside Smithsonian to claim national museum ‘does not present American history’

The signs will be installed by the National Parks Service along sidewalks and walkways near the museum

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'White, male, Christian' report drives Trump's disclaimer push at US history museum

The 162-page report also alleged that the institution does not adequately acknowledge the "constructive role of Christian belief" in shaping the United States. It further claimed that "White, male, and Christian Americans are regularly denigrated as the alleged embodiment of oppressive power structures." Since the Smithsonian operates independently of the…

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Trump escalates Smithsonian attack with order for signs outside history museum

President directs interior department to display signs outside museum that accuse institution of inaccuracy

Roll Call

Fight at the museum

Lawmakers went for a Smithsonian sequel this week, as a top museum official and a nearly identical group of witnesses appeared for their second congressional hearing. Republicans have thrust the National Museum of American History into the spotlight and accused it of rewriting history two days in a row, first…

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Republicans in Congress probe history museum, echoing Trump

As lawmakers clashed with a top Smithsonian official at a Tuesday hearing, they ping-ponged between small details — like items sold in the gift shop — and the loftiest American ideals. Republicans accused Anthea M. Hartig, director of the National Museum of American History, of trying to “rewrite” the country’s past…

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The Independent UK

Smithsonian history museum chief rejects White House criticism of its leaders as radical activists

The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is pushing back against a White House report labeling the institution's leadership as radical activists

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39 Bizarre And Brilliant Maps That Prove Geography Is Way Cooler Than You Remember

Maps can show us much more than where one country ends and another begins. With the right information, they can reveal surprising patterns and unexpected connections that make the world feel completely different. We gathered some of the coolest and most fascinating examples from two online communities dedicated to interesting…

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As Trump threatens the Smithsonian, Congress is on the sidelines

As the White House accuses the Smithsonian Institution of “ideological capture,” it’s put members of Congress in a tough spot as they weigh what, if anything, they can do. A 162-page White House report released last weekend singled out the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, saying it “no longer…

The Independent UK

The Latest: Belgians to challenge FIFA decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match

The White House says President Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the NATO summit in Turkey

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White House Claims Smithsonian Has Been Captured by 'Radical, Activist Ideology', Says it 'Cannot Be Trusted' to Tell America's Story'

The administration argues that exhibits and educational materials emphasize themes such as gender identity and systemic racism while giving insufficient attention to America's founders

Benzinga

White House Report Accuses Smithsonian of Pushing 'Extreme' Ideology at National Museum of American History

A new White House Domestic Policy Council report accuses Smithsonian leaders of adopting an “ideological” and activist approach…, alleging they are trying to impose ideology on how the National Museum of American History presents the nation’s past.

The Independent UK

White House report says Smithsonian leadership ‘cannot be trusted’ with America’s story

The report comes in the midst of Trump’s aggressive campaign to overhaul some of Washington's most sacred cultural and historic institutions

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