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Los Angeles Timespolitics1 day agoUpdated
Macron Inaugurates Dreyfus Statue in Paris on Exoneration Anniversary
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a statue of Alfred Dreyfus outside the Palace of Justice on July 12, 2026. The event marked 120 years since the captain's exoneration and included a new national commemoration day.
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ndtv.comworld2 days ago
Statue of Alfred Dreyfus to be installed in central Paris on July 12
The bronze sculpture of the French army officer, created in 1985, will stand on Rue de Harlay opposite the cour de cassation. It had previously been moved between several sites in Paris since its completion.
observer.comworld3 days ago
Exeter Broadside of Declaration of Independence Sells for $3.6 Million at Auction
A rare July 1776 printing fetched $3,646,443 at Goldin’s auction on July 8. George E. Norcross III placed the winning bid for his family after an 11th copy surfaced days earlier.
news.sky.comworld2 days agoUpdated
Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK for British Museum exhibition under £800 million damage guarantee
The 70-metre embroidery reached London early Friday after transport via the Eurotunnel. It will go on display from September 2026 through July 2027. The loan stems from a 2025 agreement between the French and British governments.
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newrepublic.comworld3 days ago
BBC Drama Hamburg Days to Depict Early Beatles Associate Harold Phillips
The six-part series examines the band's 1960-1962 performances in Hamburg. It centers on Harold Phillips, known as Lord Woodbine, who co-managed the group early on. The Guardian reported details of the production and Phillips's background.
news.google.comworld4 days ago
Italian Parliament introduces bill to create restitution process for art seized under Fascist racial laws
The Italian Parliament introduced legislation on July 9, 2026, to establish a restitution process for art and cultural property seized under 1938 Fascist racial laws. The measure follows committee review in June and statements from Jewish community leaders.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics4 days ago
Lawmaker Requests Audit of Exhibits at Women's Equality Monument, Cites Handwritten Note as Plaque
Representative Valerie Foushee asked the National Park Service on July 8 to review maintenance and modernization needs at the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. She cited a handwritten note used as a plaque above a desk linked to Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
nypost.comworld5 days ago
First Underwater Images Captured of 1962 Wreck of Shackleton’s Former Ship Quest
An expedition captured initial ROV footage of the wreck at nearly 400 metres depth. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society led the effort after locating the site two years earlier.
South China Morning Postworld6 days ago
China’s Last Female Red Army Veteran Turns 105
Wang Quanying, the final surviving woman who served in China's Red Army, turned 105 on June 27. South China Morning Post reported she marked the day in uniform surrounded by family and supporters.
world7 days ago
Historian Mike Wallace dies at 83
Mike Wallace, co-author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning history of New York City titled "Gotham," died Sunday in Mexico City. He was 83.
theconversation.comworld7 days ago
Two 2,000-year-old gold rings found at Thailand excavation site
Officials discovered two gold rings during an excavation at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site in western Thailand. One ring bears an inscription in ancient Brahmi script.
Reasonpolitics7 days ago
Essay Highlights Early American Resistance to Authority
A historical essay published July 6, 2026, traces colonial defiance of British officials to the development of free speech protections in the United States. The piece argues these traits predate and shaped the Revolution.
Fox Newspolitics8 days ago
Ford Displays 10 Historic Vehicles at Free Union Station Exhibit Through July 14
The exhibit at Washington, D.C.'s Union Station runs daily through July 14 and includes vehicles from a Model T to a 2026 Formula One car. It forms part of Ford's America 250 anniversary events and requires no tickets.
chicago.suntimes.comtechnology9 days ago
Merriam-Webster posts spelling comparison tied to 1776
The dictionary publisher posted a question about differing U.S. and U.K. spellings of 'canceled' and linked it to the American Revolution. The post received more than 12 million views and over 2,400 replies.
washingtonpost.comworld9 days ago
DNA Analysis Identifies Remains of Maryland Soldier Killed at Camden in 1780
Battlefield remains labeled 9B have been matched to John Pumphrey, who enlisted in the Continental Army as young as 13. The identification was made using multiple DNA types and family records ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.
science9 days ago
Egypt Reports Fourth-Century Byzantine Settlement Found at Dakhla Oasis and 18 Tombs at Marina el-Alamein
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on July 4, 2026, the uncovering of a fourth-century residential settlement in the western desert and 18 additional tombs at Marina el-Alamein. The sites yielded coins, ostraca, household tools, and burial artifacts that detail…
world8 days agoUpdated
Tall Ships and Naval Vessels from 55 Nations Sail New York Harbor for U.S. 250th Anniversary
Tall ships and naval vessels from 55 nations sailed through New York Harbor on July 4, 2026. The Sail4th 250 event marked the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
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.
uctoday.comworld10 days ago
ABC News Broadcast Looks Back at 1976 U.S. Bicentennial
ABC's "Good Morning America" aired a segment revisiting how Americans marked the country's 200th anniversary in 1976. The report coincides with preparations for the nation's 250th anniversary events.
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.
science10 days ago
President Delivers Three Speeches Marking 250th Anniversary of Declaration of Independence
President Trump spoke in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Washington, D.C., between July 1 and July 4. The addresses included partisan references and assertions about the 2020 election.
Yonhapworld10 days ago
84 Youths Begin Annual U.N. Sending States Exchange Camp in South Korea
Descendants of Korean War veterans from countries that fought under the U.N. flag arrived for the weeklong program. The camp runs through Thursday at historical sites in Seoul, Busan and Gyeonggi Province.
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.
The Independentpolitics9 days agoUpdated
Rare Exeter Printing of Declaration of Independence Found at UK National Archives
A volunteer cataloger discovered one of 11 known surviving copies of the Exeter printing while reviewing 18th-century Royal Navy records. The single sheet, produced in New Hampshire in July 1776, had been filed among papers seized from an American privateer in 1776. Britain’s Nat…
forbes.comfinance12 days ago
Forbes Publishes List of 250 Greatest Historic Self-Made Americans
Forbes ranked Abraham Lincoln first on its list of 250 greatest historic self-made Americans. The ranking draws from company archives, AI queries, state historical societies, and academic review.
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news.sky.comworld12 days ago
Bayeux Tapestry to Be Loaned to British Museum for 10 Months Starting September 2025
The 70-meter embroidery will travel from Bayeux, France, for an 18-month display in London. It will be shown in one continuous length inside a glass case. The loan follows a 2025 promise by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld12 days ago
European Grant Funds Five-Year Study of Dead Sea Scrolls Origins
The European Research Council awarded a €2.5 million grant to lead a project analyzing the production sites of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The five-year effort will examine 250 samples using chemical analysis and AI. The Israel Antiquities Authority announced the project on July 1.
politics13 days ago
Japan Times marks 100 years with 1926 mob uprising report
The Japan Times on July 1, 2026 reprinted a July 23, 1926 front-page story describing mob violence that spread from northern and eastern provinces to southern areas over a school dispute. The account details clashes in Ehime-ken that injured more than a dozen people and damaged a…
abcnews.go.comworld13 days ago
Photographs of Martin Luther King Jr. Wearing Hawaiian Lei Go on Display in Honolulu Capitol
An exhibit of previously unseen images opened Tuesday in the state Capitol. The photos show King after the 1965 Selma marches and run through July 7 as part of Hawaii's U.S. anniversary programming.
forbes.comworld14 days ago
Unauthorized Confederate Flag Images Removed Same Day From North Carolina Booth at State Fair
Organizers took down the display on Friday after it appeared on screens in the privately sponsored exhibit. The fair, hosted by the Freedom 250 partnership, opened June 25 on the National Mall and runs through July 10.
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Cambodia Receives Ancient Khmer Jewelry from Late British Dealer’s Collection After Negotiated Return
CBS News reported that 60 Minutes traced looted crowns and jewels from Cambodian temples to a pub parking lot outside London. The items were returned in a deal with the family of the late dealer Douglas Latchford.
archaeology.orgworld16 days ago
Archaeologists Find Two 1,700-Year-Old Statues in Israel Winepress
The marble figures were uncovered near Binyamina during work on a coastal railway. One bears a Greek inscription with the name Lycurgus, and both were buried face down in a Roman-Byzantine winepress pit.
foxnews.comworld16 days ago
Reenactors Portray George Washington at 250th Anniversary Events
Demand for interpreters of the first president has risen sharply this year. Multiple performers report full schedules of encampments, dinners and museum programs through July.
Washington Examinerpolitics17 days ago
Prescreening of Young Washington Film Held at National Portrait Gallery
A prescreening of the historical drama Young Washington occurred Thursday night at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. The film depicts George Washington's early life and is scheduled for release over Independence Day weekend. Washington Examiner reported audience r…
news.sky.comworld17 days ago
AI Helps Recover Text from Ancient Roman Scrolls Found at Herculaneum
Researchers announced Thursday that a University of Kentucky project has virtually unwrapped one scroll and recovered substantial text from others. The work identified two new ancient books and produced material for new scholarly editions. More than 600 scrolls remain unread.
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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news.sky.comworld18 days ago
Mayan City Hidden for Over 1,000 Years Found in Mexican Jungle
Researchers used airborne laser mapping to locate a 37-acre settlement on the Yucatán peninsula. The site includes a 43-foot pyramid temple and was reached after workers cleared a three-mile path through dense vegetation.
newser.compolitics18 days ago
Little Bighorn Battle Marked 150 Years Ago
The June 25, 1876, battle resulted in the deaths of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer and soldiers from five companies of the 7th Cavalry. Recent changes to interpretive signs at the Little Bighorn National Monument battlefield site have drawn attention ahead of commemor…
rnz.co.nzfinance18 days ago
Two Previously Unknown Sermons by St Augustine Found in Polish Manuscript
GB News reported that a 12th-century manuscript preserved in Poland contains two previously unknown sermons by St Augustine on the biblical account of King Saul and the Witch of Endor. Professor Christian Tornau discovered the texts in 2024. A group of 20 Latin specialists confir…
Washington Examinerpolitics19 days ago
Bipartisan lawmakers unveil congressional time capsule to be opened in 2276
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a time capsule on June 24, 2026, that will remain sealed until 2276. The capsule, required by federal law, will be buried at the Capitol Visitor Center.
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Study Finds No Faith-Focused Books Among 300 Titles on America 250 Reading Lists
A study by Brave Books examined more than 300 books on 25 reading lists prepared for the United States' 250th anniversary. It reported no titles addressing faith, religious liberty or Christianity's role in the founding.
France 24world20 days ago
Marc Bloch, Historian and Resistance Member, Inducted Into Panthéon
Historian and Resistance member Marc Bloch enters the Paris mausoleum on June 23. He co-founded Les Annales and was executed by the Gestapo in 1944.
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blog.googleworld20 days agoUpdated
Artist Withdraws Video Installation from National Portrait Gallery After Protest by Peers
Helen Cammock removed her 40-minute work Persistence on 22 June 2026 after a letter from historian Andrew Roberts protested its portrayal of Winston Churchill's role in the 1943 Bengal famine. The National Portrait Gallery said it respects the decision. The piece had been on disp…
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology21 days ago
EPA Has Not Announced Plans to Retrieve 1976 Time Capsule at Kennedy Space Center
The Environmental Protection Agency buried a time capsule at the Kennedy Space Center in 1976 with a promise to open it in 2026. As of June 22, 2026, the agency may not fulfill that commitment. The capsule has remained in place for 50 years.
washingtonpost.comworld22 days ago
Three Babies Born in Nazi Camps in April 1945 Turn 80
Eva Clarke, Hana Berger-Moran and Mark Olsky were born to Jewish mothers who hid their pregnancies at Auschwitz and survived a 16-day death train to Mauthausen.
The Guardianpolitics22 days ago
Dutch Prime Minister Apologizes for Mistreatment of Moluccan Soldiers
The Dutch prime minister apologized for the treatment of Moluccan soldiers who served in the colonial army and were later discharged and housed in former camps. A crowdfunded monument was unveiled in Rotterdam during the ceremony.
The Sydney Morning Heraldscience22 days ago
Archaeologists Find 5,500-Year-Old Solstice-Aligned Poles Near Stonehenge
Wessex Archaeology uncovered two wooden poles at Bulford that predate the stone circle by roughly 500 years and mark both the summer sunrise and winter sunset.
New York Postscience24 days ago
Archaeologists Unearth Roman Coin and Medieval Objects in Notre Dame Square Renovation
Excavation 13 feet below Notre Dame Cathedral square has recovered a 4th-century coin, complete ceramics, and grain pits dating to the sixth century. The work precedes planned square renovations due by 2028.
nypost.comworld26 days ago
Researchers Propose Pituitary Tumor May Explain Eye in Botticelli’s Birth of Venus
Queen Mary University of London scientists say facial analysis of five portraits and 15th-century letters point to a hormone-secreting tumor in Simonetta Vespucci, the model for the painting.
foxnews.comworld26 days ago
Article Discusses Leadership Lessons from Historical Jewish Figure
An opinion piece examines ideas about direction and resilience attributed to a religious leader following a major historical event. The text emphasizes the need for purpose in moving forward after hardship.
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nypost.comworld26 days ago
Artifacts Unearthed at Bunker Hill Monument Site
Archaeologists uncovered musket balls and other artifacts from the Battle of Bunker Hill beneath the monument grounds. The finds occurred during landscaping work at the historic Boston site.
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New York Postpolitics27 days ago
900-Pound Time Capsule to Be Buried in Philadelphia on July 4
The stainless steel vessel holds nearly 200 items from all three branches of government, all 56 parts of the country, and everyday Americans. It will be reopened in 2276.
Washington Examinerpolitics27 days ago
Survey Finds Drop in Parents Saying Schools Must Teach America Is a Good Country, Rise in Support for Critical History Lessons
A new American Enterprise Institute poll of 5,306 adults shows changes in how parents view teaching about America alongside continued support for core founding principles.
disabilityscoop.compolitics27 days ago
National Portrait Gallery Shows Artist’s Film on Churchill and the 1943 Bengal Famine
A 40-minute film by Helen Cammock at the National Portrait Gallery claims Winston Churchill wilfully caused mass starvation during the 1943 Bengal famine. Fifty-one peers, including Lord Soames, have called the claim a barefaced lie.
The Independentscience27 days ago
1640 Mount Parker Eruption May Have Worsened Drought Before Ming Dynasty Fell in 1644
A new study connects a major volcanic eruption in the southern Philippines to the 1644 fall of China’s Ming Dynasty through drought and crop failure.
Washington Examinerpolitics28 days ago
America250 selects items for time capsule to be opened in 2276
America250 released a list of objects from all 50 states, territories, and partner organizations that will be sealed in a time capsule on July 4 and buried at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia.
disabilityscoop.compolitics28 days ago
National Portrait Gallery Displays 40-Minute Video on Historical Figures and Contemporary Leaders
A video installation by Helen Cammock at the National Portrait Gallery states that Winston Churchill wilfully starved the Indian population and compares his actions to those of Oliver Cromwell.
nypost.comworld29 days ago
Time Capsule Scheduled for Burial in Philadelphia on July 4
A legally required time capsule will be buried in Philadelphia on July 4 and remain sealed until 2276. The capsule is intended for opening during America's quincentennial.
newscientist.comworld30 days ago
Researchers Detect Aconitine on Ming-Era Surgical Tools in Xia Quan Tomb
Scientists found traces of a plant toxin on 14th-century instruments, confirming use of a topical anaesthetic developed by traditional Chinese medicine surgeon Xia Quan.
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The Independentpolitics30 days ago
Ford Urges Leaders at 1975 Rambouillet Summit to Restore Prosperity by 1977
U.S. President Gerald Ford and five other industrial-nation leaders opened a three-day economic summit at Château de Rambouillet on November 15, 1975. The meeting later became the foundation for the annual G7 gatherings.