High in Norway’s melting glaciers, history is surfacing—one artifact at a time. As the ice recedes, archaeologists are uncovering well-preserved relics of ancient travel, trade, and survival, from delicate arrows with intact fletching to mysterious wooden objects lost to time. The Lendbreen[...]
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Box Brown’s Strange Trip to Freedom
They say getting there is half the fun. But that wasn’t the case for one man over 175 years ago. In fact, his trip was anything but pleasant. However, the sweet reward he received at the end of his incredible journey more[...]
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3,500-Year-Old Pharaoh’s Tomb Found in Egypt Is First Since Tutankhamun’s
For the first time since King Tut’s tomb stunned the world in 1922, archaeologists have uncovered the burial site of another pharaoh—Thutmose II, an ancestor of Tutankhamun. Discovered near the Valley of the Kings, the tomb offers a rare glimpse into Egypt’s[...]
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Trump’s firing of the U.S. government archivist is far worse than it might seem
The National Archives isn’t just about preserving dusty documents—it’s a cornerstone of democracy, certifying elections, ratifying constitutional amendments, and ensuring public access to government records. Now, with President Trump’s unprecedented firing of Archivist Colleen Shogan, its independence is in question. As he[...]
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‘Dog Days of Winter’ dogsledding presentation at the ND Heritage Center & State Museum
BISMARCK, N.D. – Embrace the spirit of winter at “Dog Days of Winter,” Sunday, Feb. 16, 2-3:30 p.m. at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. This free family-friendly event is open to all ages. Dogsledder Jasmyn Hatlestad will[...]
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Whoopie Ti-yi-o
On July 17, 1939, Alan Lomax reached out to Myra E. Hull, a dedicated ballad collector from Kansas, praising her article on cowboy songs. Their connection was rooted in a shared passion for folklore, exemplified by Myra’s earlier recordings made in Lomax’s[...]
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Traveling exhibit in Rugby teaches lessons about Holocaust
History has a way of opening our eyes to truths we thought we understood. At Rugby’s Heart of America Library, a traveling Holocaust exhibit offers a profound look into how Americans perceived World War II—and the lessons we’re still learning. From survivor[...]
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State Historical Society of North Dakota wins national award for addressing difficult topics
History tells its story through layers, and the State Historical Society of North Dakota just earned high praise for peeling back layers at Whitestone Hill. They won the National Association for Interpretation’s “Difficult Topics” award for transforming this site from a battlefield[...]
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History Professors Receive Grant To Preserve Minot History
Two Minot State professors received a grant to help preserve our local history. The grant will allow professors and students to reach out to the community to create digital archives of privately owned items, stories, and pictures. [...]Read More... from History Professors Receive[...]