Archaeology and History
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Anniversary factoids: What you may not know about Nagasaki and Hiroshima
With this being the 75th anniversary of the use of the first atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, on August…
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NBC’s new streaming service Peacock is worth watching – and it’s free
America’s one millionth streaming service launched in July, but this one has a unique element that makes it stand out…
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Ghost towns of Kansas City
The Kansas City area is dotted with old towns and ghost towns, some with distinct evidence of their existence, while…
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Jerusalem street on which Jesus walked, and built by Pontius Pilate, now open to public
Pontius Pilate has gone down in history for his role in the crucifixion of Jesus. However, archaeologists recently found that…
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New discoveries mark 2018 as exciting year in Biblical archaeology
It was an exciting year for archaeological discoveries in Israel. The Holy Land has more digs taking place than any…
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Kansas City, prohibition and the FBI Part II: The Union Station Massacre in Context
Where Prohibition was intended to tamp down the violence of alcohol, in Kansas City it escalated the it. At the…
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When did the Second World War really start?
Today, December 7, we remember the 77th anniversary of Pearl Harbor – the date recognized as the entry of the…
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How Kansas City really got its name
Possum Trot, Westport, Westport Landing, or Kawsmouth? There are many names associated with the birth of Kansas City. Most people…
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Can archaeology bring biblical history to life?
How important is archaeology? According to historian and Israel Deputy Minister Michael Oren it depends who you ask. Speaking at…
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Biblical archaeology exhibit on display at SBU
If you are planning a summer trip to Branson this year, a quick stop along the way will allow you…