ARCHAEOLOGY

Critical Race Theory 21 hours ago

New study claims 'structural racism' played role in Black Death

A new study claims that Black women were the most likely people in London to die from the Black Death in the Middle Ages as a result of the "structural racism" they experienced.

Climate Change 1 day ago

US commits to shutting down its coal plants during COP28

The United States has committed to building no new coal plants and phasing out existing plants as part of its plan to tackle climate change

LIFESTYLE 5 days ago

Prehistoric women believed to be hunters, not just gatherers, in new study of hormones and genetics

Newly published research suggests females were doing more than just cooking and taking care of babies in prehistoric times. Women are believed to have been hunters as well.

Florida 6 days ago

WWII gunner identified nearly 80 years after being shot down in France

A U.S. Army Air Force gunner shot down over France in early 1944 has been identified as Franklin P. Hall of the 66th Bombardment Squadron.

This Day in History November 23

On this day in history, November 23, 1859, western outlaw Billy the Kid is born in New York City

One of America's most wanted gunslingers of the Wild West, Billy the Kid, was born on this day in history, Nov. 23, 1859, likely on Manhattan's east side, though much of his early life is unknown.

South Carolina November 22

Charleston, South Carolina elects first GOP mayor since 1870s

Democratic Charleston, South Carolina Mayor John Tecklenburg was defeated Tuesday by William Cogswell, who will become the first Republican to hold the office since Reconstruction.

Maine November 21

Maine island gains national recognition on historic register

Malaga Island, located off the coast of Maine, once home to a mixed-race community forcibly removed by the state, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

New York November 21

Native American stories take center stage in New York as playwrights challenge historical narratives

There is an increasing visibility of Native American storytelling in various forms of media, including theater, television, and film through playwrights like Mary Kathryn Nagle.

Thanksgiving November 21

5 facts about the history of Thanksgiving you can share between bites of turkey this holiday

The first Thanksgiving came years before traditions like turkey, parades and football. Even though the first Thanksgiving happened in 1621, it wasn't officially a holiday until 1863.

This Day in History November 21

On this day in history, November 21, 1864, Abraham Lincoln 'pens' letter to Mrs. Bixby

Abraham Lincoln, on this day in history, Nov. 21, 1864, supposedly sent sincerest condolences to Lydia Bixby, who allegedly lost five sons in the Civil War. The letter is not without controversy.