History
London's Historic Old War Office Building Becomes a Luxury Hotel
The building is connected to Winston Churchill, Ian Fleming and other famous figures
Secret World War II-Era Tunnels Could Become a London Tourist Attraction
Built as a shelter during the London Blitz, the subterranean network could open as an immersive experience
Two 1,800-Year-Old Roman Cavalry Swords Unearthed in England
The long, slender weapons were likely carried by Roman soldiers on horseback
The Smithsonian Acquires Major Works by and About Phillis Wheatley
The stunning trove of texts sheds new light on Wheatley, the first African American to publish a book of poetry
What Did These Two Ticket Holders See on the Night of Abraham Lincoln's Assassination?
A rare pair of Ford's Theatre tickets—for seats across from the president's box—have sold for $262,500
See the Face of a Bronze Age Woman Who Lived in Scotland 4,000 Years Ago
A forensic artist created a facial reconstruction based on the skeletal remains of a woman who died in her late 20s or early 30s
Thief Steals $1.5 Million Buddha Statue From Los Angeles Gallery
Gallery officials say they are stumped as to why the 250-pound artwork was targeted
Water Worker Stumbles Upon 2,500-Year-Old Gold Necklaces in Spain
The artifacts could shed new light on the Iron Age history of the region
Stunning 16th-Century Turkish Bath Reopens in Istanbul
The revitalized space will feature a museum and contemporary art in addition to traditional bathing
The World's Oldest Post Office Gets New Owners
A Florida husband-and-wife duo is taking over the 311-year-old site in southern Scotland
See Underwater Wreckage From the Battle of Midway in Stunning Detail
Never-before-seen photos and videos shed new light on the pivotal World War II conflict
2,000-Year-Old Child's Shoe Found in Austrian Mine
The leather shoe in "outstanding" condition is comparable to a U.S. children's size 12
Hong Kong Student Jailed Over Tiananmen Square Protest Banner
Zeng Yuxuan, 23, was sentenced to six months in prison on charges of sedition
New Exhibition Examines the Many Converging Histories of Minnesota's Fort Snelling
The site was the backdrop for critical moments in Native American, African American and Japanese American history
Australian Museum Will Return Prized 2,500-Year-Old Vase to Italy
The institution will also repatriate two additional looted items discovered during investigations
UNESCO Adds Sites in Kyiv and Lviv to List of World Heritage in Danger
The agency has been trying to protect Ukraine's historic sites since the beginning of the war with Russia
Mysterious 3,800-Year-Old Canaanite Arch and Stairway Unearthed in Israel
Researchers don't know the purpose of the brick arch, which leads to a set of stairs descending deeper underground
Where Can You Find the Oldest Cat Door on Earth?
The little opening for felines has a surprisingly long history
Amateur Metal Detectorist Makes 'Gold Find of the Century' in Norway
Erlend Bore unearthed a trove of 1,500-year-old gold jewelry—just months after he picked up the hobby
1,000-Year-Old Mummy With a Full Head of Hair Discovered in Peru
The remains belonged to the Ychsma culture, a group that lived in present-day Peru before the Inca came to power
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