Five centuries ago, west’s wind defeated the Asian caravan. Later steam replaced sail, oil displaced coal. Why, then, did Eastern societies, which possessed substantial scientific knowledge during the same period, fail to undergo a comparable transformation? The answer must be…
This story by Jeff McRae was first published in the Bennington Banner on Oct. 27, 2026. OLD BENNINGTON — The archeological dig at the Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site in Old Bennington was open Monday, Oct. 26 for tours, with members of the…
Nearly 2,700 years after King Hezekiah ruled Judah, a small clay seal impression bearing his name and that of his father, Ahaz, emerged from the soil of Jerusalem. The kingdom had fallen. The inscription had endured. Across the centuries, other names…
Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, will commemorate Kristallnacht, known as the “Night of Broken Glass,” on Monday, November 9, 2026. An afternoon educational program for students and an evening community remembrance ceremony that honor the…
A fortress dating back approximately 3,100 years to Tekufas HaShoftim has undergone extensive preservation and visitor-access improvements, with the renewed Galon Fortress inaugurated Thursday in Guvrin Forest. The project, carried out jointly by Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund and the…
A dying teenager’s accusation in 1658 sent a Long Island woman to court, where her life hung in the balance. Long before Salem, East Hampton had a witchcraft case of its own. A teenage mother fell ill, accused a neighbor of…
ROME, Oct 29 (Reuters) - A cupboard sealed for almost 2,000 years in Pompeii has yielded an intimate snapshot of one resident’s life before Mount Vesuvius destroyed the ancient Roman city, from make-up utensils and perfume to coins, cooking pots and childhood amulets.
DANVILLE, Va. – Patchwork 250 is a new initiative from WSLS 10 that tells Virginia’s story, one piece at a time. Like a quilt made of many patches, every person, story, and tradition adds something special to our history. Join us as we…
Oct 13, 2026 16:00 241 The emperor, who expanded the Roman Empire to Britain, spent part of his travels playing dice. Claudius even wrote a book about the game, and according to historian Suetonius, his chariot had a special device that prevented the dice…
Trivia covering the 1621 Plymouth feast, Lincoln's 1863 holiday, FDR's date change, and the first Macy's parade balloons. Florida draws a rival claim from some historians, who contend the state, and not Massachusetts, may hold the distinction of first Thanksgiving site in…
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