Category: History
Buried for 4,300 years: Remarkably preserved tomb of ancient Egyptian Judge unearthed at Saqqara
Tomb of senior official and his father reveals vivid scenes of farming, offerings and life during Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty
Labor Day: The fascinating facts behind America’s end-of-summer holiday
From an 1882 New York City parade to a federal holiday, Labor Day has a surprisingly complicated and somewhat dark history
Bank of America ordered to pay $72.5 million to Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking victims
Federal judge gives final approval to settlement with roughly 90 women who accused the bank of ignoring warning signs surrounding Epstein’s financial activity
‘Goodbye Dolly’ Country music legend dies at 80, leaving behind a legacy of music, love, and giving
The Tennessee-born singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist rose from poverty to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world—and used her extraordinary success to help millions of others
Meet Jennifer M. Davidson, the ‘2026 Maryland History Teacher of the Year’
With 29 years in the classroom, Davidson taught at Annapolis Middle School and Northeast High School, and is currently at Southern High School
War: Iran demands major U.S. concessions to reopen Strait of Hormuz
What are Iran’s six major demands before opening Strait of Hormuz? Oil prices rise as Hormuz uncertainty grows.
New Mexico sues DOJ, saying secrecy over Epstein Files blocks Zorro Ranch criminal investigation
NM seeks unredacted records, saying evidence from Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico estate could identify victims, witnesses, and alleged co-conspirators still beyond the reach of justice
NASA Astronaut Deniz Burnham set for first International Space Station mission
NASA astronaut Deniz Burnham poses for a portrait at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Image credit: NASA/Robert Markowitz
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis, and shares emotional journey of resilience and hope
Music legend says she is “still very much here” as she opens up about living with Parkinson’s disease, recovering from skin cancer surgery, and preparing to release her first album of original songs in 18 years
Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada as massive wildfire smoke settles into the U.S.
Nearly 7.4 million acres continue to burn across Canada as smoke blankets major American cities, prompting tariff threats from Trump while Canadian leaders and U.S. Democrats call for cooperation instead of threats.
