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A 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb has been found in Southern Mexico. The Zapotec are an Indigenous people. On January 30, Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, called the tomb “the most significant archaeological discovery of the last decade in Mexico.” It contains complex…
Researchers say a series of handprints on a cave wall on the island of Sulawesi, in Indonesia, may be the oldest rock art ever found. The prints were likely made more than 67,000 years ago. Other cave art found in…
Journey through ancient Egypt. Learn about powerful pharaohs and their lasting legacies. Gaze up at a 36-foot-tall statue of an ancient king. See the wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Visitors can now do it all at the Grand…
Imagine seeing ancient treasures on your way to work or school. Greece’s second-largest city, Thessaloniki, has made that a reality. The city has opened a new subway system that showcases ancient artifacts dug up during its construction. The subway opened…
Historical Records is the newest podcast from the media company Story Pirates. It showcases incredible people from history whose stories may be new to audiences. Each episode takes an important person’s tale and turns it into a hip-hop song. Listeners…
This story was originally published on May 25, 2018. It was updated on May 29, 2023. Technically, summer doesn’t start until June 21. But many people consider Memorial Day to be the unofficial start of the season. This year, we…
Demonstrations took place around the world on February 24. It was the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. People showed their support for Ukraine and their opposition to the war started by Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr…
On November 4, 1922, an incredible discovery was made in Egypt. British archaeologist Howard Carter and his Egyptian crew found steps leading to the entrance of King Tutankhamen’s tomb. “At first, I could see nothing,” Carter later wrote about peering…
Navajo code talkers joined the United States Marines during World War II. It was their job to develop a code. The code was based on their native language. Messages sent by code talkers could not be understood by the Japanese…
The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. Displaying sunflowers is one of the many ways the world has shown solidarity with the Ukrainian people. At President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech, in March, First Lady Jill Biden wore a…
