George Washington – the First President
George Washington was the first president of the United States. He served from 1789 to 1797.
Study: Ancient Americans Depended Heavily on Mammoth for Food
A new study finds that the first humans to live in North America depended heavily on mammoths and other large animals for food.
Researchers Find Bottles of Cherries at George Washington’s Home
Researchers have made what they call a “spectacular” finding at the Mount Vernon home of America’s first president: almost 30 bottles of preserved fruit.
Poland’s Traditional Dance Honored by UNESCO
The polonaise is a traditional Polish dance that was once banned in the country. Now, the United Nations is honoring the dance.
Ancient Statue of Emperor Constantine Rebuilt in Rome
Emperor Constantine the First was an ancient Roman ruler who welcomed Christianity. He helped spread the religion throughout the Roman Empire. Recently, a large, rebuilt statue of Constantine was introduced to the public in Rome.
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Simple Logs May Be Oldest Human-built Wood Structure
Researchers have found a structure that may be the oldest evidence yet of early humans building with wood.
Early Humans in Europe Likely Wiped Out by Cold Weather
Scientists say that an early human species that settled in what is now Europe was wiped out by a long ice age over 1 million years ago.
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Mexico Discovers Another Ancient Mayan City
Mexico’s human history agency says another ancient Mayan city has been discovered in forests in the southern part of the country.
Hiroshima Bomb Survivor Learned English to Tell Her Story
Hiroshima Bomb Survivor Learned English to Tell Her Story
Study: Horses Were in American West by Early 1600s
Study: Horses Were in American West by Early 1600s