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jpost.comworld1 day ago
Israel to assume rotating chairmanship of Arolsen Archives in 2027
Israel will take the one-year rotating chairmanship of the International Commission of the Arolsen Archives beginning in June 2027. The archives hold extensive records related to World War II.
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abcnews.go.comworld10 days ago
Volunteer Finds Rare 1776 Exeter Printing of Declaration in U.K. National Archives
A volunteer cataloguing papers at the U.K. National Archives identified one of only 11 known surviving Exeter printings of the Declaration of Independence. The copy, seized by the British Royal Navy in 1776, is the only one located outside the United States.
world10 days ago
Volunteer Finds Rare 1776 Exeter Printing of U.S. Declaration of Independence at National Archives
A volunteer sorting documents at the National Archives in Kew discovered one of only 11 known copies of an Exeter, New Hampshire printing of the 1776 Declaration. The document had remained in British records for nearly 250 years and will go on public display after conservation.
politics11 days ago
Volunteer Finds Rare Exeter Printing of US Declaration of Independence in UK Archives
A retired insurance broker volunteering at the National Archives in Kew uncovered one of only 11 surviving copies of the 1776 Exeter, New Hampshire printing. The document had remained in British custody since its seizure by the Royal Navy in December 1776.
al-monitor.compolitics17 days ago
Israeli State Archives Releases Documents Ahead of Entebbe Operation Anniversary
The State Archives at the Prime Minister’s Office has released tens of thousands of documents marking the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Entebbe operation. The collection is now available for public access.
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theconversation.comai46 days ago
AI Tools Help Decode Centuries-Old Encrypted Manuscripts
Researchers are using machine learning to transcribe and decipher historic coded texts held in archives. The work has revealed medical remedies and diplomatic correspondence from the 17th century.
japan-forward.comworld47 days ago
Australian Viewer Travels to Inverness for Live Highland History Event
An Australian viewer of the online series Learn with Lorna has traveled to Inverness for a live event organized by the show's host. The series, which began as a lockdown homeschooling resource, has reached 260 episodes and draws viewers from seven continents.
thequint.comworld52 days ago
Court Ruling Clears Path for Release of Leonard Cohen's 1972 Israel Concert Archives
A court-appointed referee ruled that Leonard Cohen's former manager Robert Kory acted properly in managing the singer's estate. The decision may allow release of previously locked audio and video footage from Cohen's 1972 concerts in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
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Mel Brooks Donates Career Archive to National Comedy Center
The 99-year-old comedian and filmmaker has given the museum approximately 150,000 documents and 5,000 photographs. The collection covers his work in film, television, and theater.