New project set to rename public spaces bearing names of colonial officers as Dakar distances itself from France.

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The U.S. initially acquired the rights to build and operate the Panama Canal in 1903 through the Hay–Bunau–Varilla Treaty which gave the U.S. a 10-mile wide strip of land for a one-time payment of $10 ...

Black History Month is here, but Black history isn’t just a month—it’s an essential part of U.S. history that deserves ...

Trans Americans, your day will come. I write this letter to encourage transgender soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, ...

Archaeologists believe they found a residence of medieval ruler Harold Godwinson, England’s last Anglo-Saxon king. A nearby church and toilet were vital clues.

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France's prime minister has used special executive powers to get the 2025 budget approved without a vote by lawmakers ...

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While genetic tests can reveal the ancestry of enslaved individuals, strontium analysis can now home in on where they actually grew up.

The collection of gold and silver artifacts from 18 local museums has returned to Romania after being displayed in the exhibition Dacia! Empire of Gold and Silver hosted by the Drents Museum in Assen, ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...