Can American civilians buy Soviet-era combat aircraft?
The U.S. recently purchased Soviet-era aircraft for less than $20,000 each.
Why we always board a plane from its left side
"There are two reasons why we board aircraft from the left," a historian and former airline pilot told Newsweek.
Trump's historic conviction: test yourself on other presidential firsts
The former president has been criminally convicted in a historic verdict. How many other presidential firsts do you remember?
"Extraordinary" skull hints at ancient Egyptian cancer treatment
"When we first observed the cutmarks under the microscope, we could not believe what was in front of us," the researchers said.
"Astonishing" soldiers' graffiti from 18th–19th centuries found in castle
The graffiti give "a unique glimpse" into the minds of soldiers during a turbulent time when war seemed imminent.
I left America to teach in Saudi Arabia after 9/11
My students were experts on the fringe aspects of American culture. They also had strong criticisms of how Muslims were portrayed.
Sports
WNBA News: Caitlin Clark, Fever Deliver Record Ratings for ABC, ESPN
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are already delivering record-breaking ratings for the WNBA on ABC and ESPN.
Lost church of 600-year-old monastery found near medieval royal palace
The church's ruins were found below a tennis court near the medieval royal palace in a Hungarian castle town.
Golf
PGA Championship: First-Day Leader's Dominant Round Makes Golf History
Xander Schauffele, the leader after the first day of the PGA Championship, made tournament history on Thursday.
We're archaeologists at Pompeii. A third of the city is still undiscovered
In Pompeii, every object that is found speaks to us of a life suddenly and tragically cut short.
Archaeologists uncover 120,000 artifacts during medieval abbey excavations
Among the objects found at the site are a Christian lead cross from the 5th century and a "fine" range of ceramics.
Protesters Against Israel Fail Key History Test
There are hundreds of thousands of Jewish immigrants to Israel from the Middle East and North Africa known as Mizrahi, and their history is being erased from the popular narrative about Israel.
Scientists reveal new facts about the death of Beethoven
Harvard Medical School researchers say the long-standing theory that the German composer died of lead poisoning is not true.
Scientists reveal how to spot toxic "poison books"
Four arsenic books have been quarantined from the French National Library, but they're in the U.S. too.
Archaeologists discover "unique" artificial body part in 18th century skull
The "unusual" object was made with great craftsmanship and would likely have significantly improved the patient's quality of life.
WWII "Great Escape" pilot's lost Spitfire set to fly again after 83 years
The aircraft shot down by German planes in 1942 was piloted by an airman who took part in a famous POW camp breakout.
"Excalibur" sword found upright in ground revealed to be one-of-a-kind
Researchers say the 18-inch iron sword, named in reference to the Arthurian legend, is thought to be more than 1,000 years old.
Centuries-old human remains found that reveal violent past of border region
The bones show evidence of multiple traumatic injuries—and some even appear to have been gnawed by wolves or dogs.
Past "that seemed lost forever" revealed as 200-year-old photos revived
Researchers have developed a technique that can retrieve images hidden in degraded daguerreotypes—an early form of photography.
America's Empire Is Still Strong
The United States of America is an empire of might and of influence. There has never been anything like it for scale and global impact, even if history has yet to render its verdict on America's endurance.
"Bizarre" finding changes the way we think about human evolution
"This is almost unparalleled in evolutionary science," the researchers said.
"Viking" combs revealed amid "extraordinary" set of medieval finds
The unique collection features more than 1,300 bone and antler objects that were found during excavations in a single town.
Archaeologists solve mystery of medieval silver coins
A team of experts analyzed coins minted between A.D. 660 and 820, casting new light on the economies of medieval Europe.
Shipwreck mystery teased by divers' helmet discovery
This type of helmet, thought to date to between the 15th and 17th centuries, was commonly used by infantry.
Vikings may have practiced body modification as "rite of initiation"
Teeth filing and skull deformation are examples of body modification customs that were practiced during the Viking Age.
George Washington's descendants identified in DNA study of unmarked remains
The method used in the research could help identify the remains of service members lost around the world in past conflicts.
Paleontologist finds rare fossil of spider in disguise
The discovery provides insight into the evolution of this unusual behavior in present-day spiders.
LGBTQ+ history coming to US schools
Under a new law, schools in Washington state will be required to teach students about the history and contributions of LGBTQ+ people.
Archaeologists discover 1,000-year-old ice skate
The artifact, likely made from horse bone, would have helped medieval people get around during the winter months.
Metal detectorist unearths "extraordinary" rare medieval artifact
Only 15 objects of this kind have been found in Europe to date, with most examples originating from Germany.