A DNA test changed everything I knew about my family
I shared the results with my parents, and my mother's reaction hinted at a hidden secret.
Oprah video sparks conservative fury
Oprah Winfrey's shock at Raven-Symoné saying she doesn't identify as African-American sparked a strong reaction among a faction of conservatives.
War destroying Ukraine's cultural heritage at scale "not seen since WII"
The destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage is much more extensive than previously understood, a study has revealed.
Can Iraq's Antiquities Bolster National Unity?
These pieces are not merely antiquities; they represent an era when Iraq was the center of art and education in the region.
Joe Biden's Irish ancestry explained
President Biden is expected to meet distant relatives during his visit to Ireland as he explores a major part of his heritage.
'Finding Your Roots' host worried the show wouldn't work with white people
Henry Louis Gates Jr. spoke to Newsweek ahead of the upcoming episode featuring "Succession's" Brian Cox and Oscar winner Viola Davis.
Holocaust survivor returns to home of family who saved his life 75 years on
David Rossler spent years searching for the house and the family that helped him and his mother evade the concentration camps during the war.
Hilaria Baldwin's mysterious "Spanish" accent: A timeline
Two years after Alec Baldwin's wife was accused of misrepresenting her heritage, she is facing renewed scrutiny over her accent.
"Catastrophic": Putin's war is wiping out Ukraine's ancient history
"The goal of Putin's war... is not only the subjugation of the Ukrainian people, but also the destruction of their identity," archaeologist Pavlo Shydlovskyi told Newsweek.
DNA test helps woman find family after 59-year search
"It was a no-brainer," said Suzy about taking the DNA test that led her to discover four siblings in the U.K.
"Great British Baking Show" hosts slammed over Mexican week: "It's a shame"
Viewers are upset over the show's Mexican-themed episode, including its challenges and the hosts' jokes and costumes.
Hispanic Heritage Month Renews Calls for End of 'Brownface' in Hollywood
Backlash is mounting after white actor James Franco was cast to play Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro in an upcoming film.
DC Comics Accused of Using Racist Stereotype for Hispanic Heritage Cover
DC fans are upset about artwork for variant covers that show various superheroes with Hispanic food.
Kate Middleton's Statement Year in Fashion So Far—From Pearls to Polka Dots
Kate Middleton has become one of the most stylish women on the planet with a British magazine recently naming her the best dressed woman of the year.
Seen, Heard and Uplifted: A Review of Biden's Indian Policy
The goals and priorities of the Biden administration are goals and priorities Tribal Nations have been uplifting for centuries.
International Court of Justice Lawsuits May Impact Heritage Protection
The potential exists for the ICJ to set a precedent for the protection of cultural heritage.
Christian Heritage At Risk as U.N. Watches in Silence
The silence and inaction of the international community in the face of Azerbaijan's shameless vilification and incitement of hate has left many fearing the worst.
Mariachi Google Doodle Celebrates Traditional Mexican Music and Culture
The Google Doodle video features a Mariachi serenade of "Cielito Lindo," which is a symbol of Mexican pride and community.
Florida Man Gives Back Piece of Stonehenge He Stole 60 Years Ago
Robert Phillips decided the stone should be returned on the eve of his 90th birthday.
Time to acknowledge the Arab heritage of many Israelis
This may seem strange in today's war-ravaged Middle East, but for centuries, Jews lived among Arabs in peace and harmony,.
Group In Plastic Jumpsuits Possibly Abducted Victims
One of the victims is believed to be between four and six years old.
Jeff Sessions Faces Fresh Racism Charge
The comments may have been unscripted as they did not appear in a copy of his prepared remarks published by the Department of Justice.
Great Barrier Reef Being Eaten Alive by Killer Starfish
But it can still be saved, scientists said.
Meet the Group Behind Most Confederate Statues
The United Daughters of the Confederacy was once "the club to be in if you were a Southern woman," a historian says.
George Washington Stank Here: World History, by Scent
We can read and view history but with the development of the odor wheel, we may be able to smell it, too.
Liquid Tracking Device Could Save Artifacts from ISIS
Law enforcement can use the nanotechnology to track artifacts, though some are skeptical the trafficking is as widespread as reported.
Liberals Have Learned to Love the GOP Freedom Caucus
Caucus members see Trump and Ryan preserving Obamacare programs.
The Race to Save Jewish Heritage in the Middle East
In the early 1900s, nearly 1 million of the world's estimated 15 million Jews were still living across the Middle East and North Africa. In some countries, only dozens remain.
John Dean: Fasten Seat Belts, We're In For a Bumpy Ride
It will be a miracle if we survive 1,461 days of a Trump presidency.
Use Moon to Preserve Artifacts, Say Russian Scientists
To protect artifacts from war and natural disasters, state scientists have offered a novel approach.