Leonardo da Vinci Painting Sells for Record $450 Million
A painting of Jesus Christ by Leonardo da Vinci has sold for a record $450 million. That is the most money ever paid for an artwork.
Scientists Find Oldest Wine-making Evidence in Georgia
The United States, France and Germany may be the top three wine-drinking countries in the world, but Georgia can now claim to be the country where wine-making began.
Secret Kennedy Assassination Files Released, But Some Withheld
Documents could contain names of people who are still alive.
Einstein’s Note on Happiness Sells for $1.3 Million
Einstein’s Note on Happiness Sells for $1.3 Million
Columbus Day
Columbus’ arrival in the Caribbean was devastating to the native people there.
Trump Hosts a Major Event … for Children
The event was smaller than in previous years.
After Months of Repairs, Burial Place of Jesus Reopens
People visit the renovated Edicule in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Modern Builders Construct French Castle the Old-Fashioned Way
In France, a man walks on what can only be described as a human-sized hamster wheel.
Alexander Hamilton: Father of American Banking
After the states agreed to ratify the Constitution, George Washington became the country’s first president.
Abigail Adams: Feminist, Partner, First Lady
Abigail Adams was like a modern woman, even though she lived in colonial times.