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U.S. Military Launches Search for Missing WWII Soldiers in Myanmar
A team of U.S. military investigators will soon head to Myanmar in hopes of recovering the remains of American servicemen lost during World War II.
Burglar Nabs Gold Rush-Era Treasure from California Museum
A burglar who struck the Oakland Museum this week is the latest thief to target artifacts relating to California’s historic Gold Rush.
Fight for the Falklands: A Primer
Long-running tensions between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the Falkland Islands have flared again, near the 180th anniversary of a historic clash.
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”
Seventy-five years ago, Walt Disney made history with the release of the first-ever full-length animated feature, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”
235 Years Ago, Washington’s Troops Made Camp at Valley Forge
On December 19, 1777, 11,000 Continental Army regulars marched into Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to set up winter quarters during the Revolutionary War.
Remembering Senator Daniel Inouye (1924-2012)
Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii, a heroic World War II veteran who represented his home state in Congress for more than 50 years, died on December 17 at the age of 88.
Piltdown Man Hoax, 100 Years Ago
On its 100th anniversary, mystery still lingers over one of history’s most spectacular scientific hoaxes.
Congress Debates Manhattan Project National Park
A controversial bill now before Congress would establish a national historical park at sites involved in the Manhattan Project.
Seal Team Six Member Killed in Afghanistan Rescue Operation
The elite U.S. special operations unit that killed Osama bin Laden lost one of its members last weekend during a rescue operation in Afghanistan.
Royal Announcement Leads to Succession Scramble
The announcement that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a baby has put pressure on the British government to change centuries-old rules of royal succession.
Historic Hot Dog Stand Shuts its Doors for the First Time
After Hurricane Sandy battered the historic boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn, one of its most iconic businesses was forced to close for the first time in its 96-year-history.
5 Things You May Not Know About Lincoln, Slavery and Emancipation
One hundred fifty years after Abraham Lincoln issued his preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, explore five facts about the 16th U.S. president and his policies on slavery.
5 Sports That Haven’t Made It Into the Olympics (Yet)
They may have tons of fans and participants around the world, but these sports still aren’t part of the ultimate international competition.
