History
See Charles III's Childhood Drawings
Made by a young Charles in the '50s, the crayon and pencil illustrations sold for thousands at auction
Divers Are About to Pull a 3,000-Year-Old Shipwreck From the Depths
Found off of Croatia, the hand-sewn vessel will be the subject of extensive study once it's back on dry land
The 150-Year-Old Comstock Act Could Transform the Abortion Debate
Once considered a relic of moral panics past, the 1873 law criminalized sending "obscene, lewd or lascivious" materials through the mail
The Ancient Romans Used These Tweezers to Remove Body Hair
A new exhibition explores Roman hair removal practices—and showcases 50 pairs of ancient tweezers
Why Did the Romans Cover Bodies With Gypsum?
Researchers are using 3D scanning technology to learn more about the plaster casts
Unraveling the Secrets of the Long-Lost Shipwrecks in the Bahamas
Using historical records, a new initiative has identified and mapped 176 wrecks in the region
What Did the Ancient Romans Smell Like?
Scientists have analyzed the composition of a 2,000-year-old perfume unearthed in Carmona, Spain
Medieval Manuscript Reveals 15th-Century Comedy Routine
Written to be performed live, a medieval minstrel's jokes poked fun at the powerful
National Genealogical Society Apologizes for 'Racist and Discriminatory' Past Actions
In a new report, the group reckons with its long history of racism and eugenicist beliefs
Club Ebony, Historic Stop Along the Chitlin Circuit, Reopens
The legendary Black-owned nightclub hosted the likes of Tina Turner, Ray Charles and more
Lost for 50 Years, Mysterious Australian Shipwreck Has Finally Been Found
The "Blythe Star" sank off the coast of Tasmania in 1973, heralding improvements to the country's maritime safety laws
Henry Ossawa Tanner Was One of the First World-Famous Black Artists. Now, His Home Is in Danger
The Philadelphia row house hosted generations of Black scholars and leaders
Activists Work to Protect Cairo's City of the Dead From Demolition
Historic graves are being moved or destroyed as Egypt builds new roads and bridges
The U.S. Is Giving Away Lighthouses for Free
While they are no longer a navigational necessity, the guiding lights have histories worth preserving
Archaeologists in Armenia Unearth a Bakery—Complete With 3,000-Year-Old Flour
Originally thought to be ash, the ancient powdery substance helped researchers identify the building's purpose
China's Last Emperor Brought This Wristwatch With Him to Prison
He gave the timepiece, which just sold for $6.2 million, to his Russian translator at a Soviet detention camp
After 150 Years, Levi's 501 Blue Jeans Are Still Kicking
The iconic garment began as a practical piece of clothing for miners to wear during long, difficult shifts
Buckingham Palace Refuses to Repatriate Remains of Ethiopian Prince
Taken from his home as a small child, Prince Dejatch Alemayehu died in England at age 18
The Evolution—and Reinvention—of the Sari
"The Offbeat Sari" explores the traditional garment's role in fashion, protest, sustainability and more
Pets Will Soon Be Welcome at More Than 120 Archaeological Sites in Greece
The new policies won't apply at certain high-traffic destinations like the Acropolis
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