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The medieval writer made puzzling references to a story called "The Song of Wade," which has been lost to history. Only a few ...
Levasseur was "a French buccaneer colloquially known as La Buse or ‘The Buzzard’ for his swift and predatory tactics, remains ...
The couple has been accused of helping to sell the gold for a French diver who stole it decades ago, but have denied knowledge of any wrongdoing.
A replica 17th Century Spanish ship has arrived in Manx waters. Operated by Fundación Nao Victoria, Galéon Andalucía is 160ft (48m) long, weighs about 500 tonnes, and serves as a floating ...
On This Day: Heavyweight boxing legend Jack Dempsey headlined boxing’s first $1 million gate against a decorated World War I veteran. Jack Dempsey inspired many boxing icons to pursue the ‘Sweet ...
FORT RUCKER, Ala. (AP) — Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Otis Smith Jr. is celebrating a remarkable milestone this week: 50 years of dedicated service ...
A painting in the National Portrait Gallery has gained attention after a mother and daughter couldn't help but notice what appears to be modern-day footwear in the image - Nike trainers, to be ...
An 18th-century boat was discovered by Ivan Bukelic while working on a water pipeline in Dubrovnik's old port. The vessel's remains, buried under the seabed, are set for further examination. This ...
A 1699 letter from an enslaved boy portrayed in a 17th-century painting sheds light on Black identity and agency in early modern England.