The Truth About Henry VIII’s “Reject Queen”

Almost immediately after Henry VIII saw a portrait of the isolated, enigmatic Anne of Cleves, he made her his bride. But when they finally met, his stomach dropped: she was unthinkably ugly—or so he claimed.

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The TSA Quietly Changed A Major Rule For The Military

TSA quietly rolled out a set of updates meant to make travel smoother for people who serve—and the families who carry that service with them.

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Turkey's oldest administrative tool shows neolithic people were far more advanced than we thought.

Forget massive pyramids and towering temples. A stone seal barely an inch wide is causing experts to rethink human history. The discovery suggests prehistoric people had sophisticated systems thousands of years earlier than believed.

February 10, 2026 Miles Brucker

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Researchers in Egypt say that the Great Pyramid could be thousands of years older than archaeologists think.

Recent research has resulted in a bold new claim about the age of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

February 10, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

An Archeologist near the Mayor Pyramid at Caral, Peru.

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From photos, everyone would guess this is in Ancient Egypt—but it's 8,000 miles away across the Atlantic.

At first sight, the structure feels misplaced, like history slipped sideways. Its shape sparks Egypt comparisons, yet the ground beneath tells a story rooted in ancient Peru. That tension raises bigger questions about early building choices. Curious why distant cultures solved problems similarly? Stay with it. Context does the heavy lifting.

February 10, 2026 Jane O'Shea

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Ancient defensive trench discovered in Jerusalem solves 150-year archaeological mystery

Archaeologists in Jerusalem uncovered a colossal trench that's been hidden for millennia. The structure proves biblical texts weren't exaggerating about how ancient kings fortified their capital. This barrier literally divided the city into two separate worlds.

February 10, 2026 Marlon Wright

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5,200-year-old canoe in Lake Mendota rewrites Great Lakes indigenous history

Beneath quiet water, a network once thrived. Boats weren’t personal property but shared tools, linking people, places, and beliefs. One unearthed canoe now helps piece together how Indigenous life flowed across the landscape.

February 9, 2026 Miles Brucker

The Truth About Henry VIII’s “Reject Queen”

The Truth About Henry VIII’s “Reject Queen”

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The TSA Quietly Changed A Major Rule For The Military

Turkey's oldest administrative tool shows neolithic people were far more advanced than we thought.

Researchers in Egypt say that the Great Pyramid could be thousands of years older than archaeologists think.

From photos, everyone would guess this is in Ancient Egypt—but it's 8,000 miles away across the Atlantic.

Ancient defensive trench discovered in Jerusalem solves 150-year archaeological mystery

5,200-year-old canoe in Lake Mendota rewrites Great Lakes indigenous history

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The Truth About Henry VIII’s “Reject Queen”

The Truth About Henry VIII’s “Reject Queen”

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The TSA Quietly Changed A Major Rule For The Military

Turkey's oldest administrative tool shows neolithic people were far more advanced than we thought.

Researchers in Egypt say that the Great Pyramid could be thousands of years older than archaeologists think.

From photos, everyone would guess this is in Ancient Egypt—but it's 8,000 miles away across the Atlantic.

Ancient defensive trench discovered in Jerusalem solves 150-year archaeological mystery

5,200-year-old canoe in Lake Mendota rewrites Great Lakes indigenous history

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