0428 Today in History
0428 Today in History
0428 Today in History
Archaeologists in Virginia have uncovered what is believed to be the remains of a military barracks from the Revolutionary War, including chimney bricks and musket balls indented with soldiers' teeth. The site is on the property of Colonial Williamsburg, a living history museum that tells the story of the capital of Britain's Virginia colony in the 18th century. The structure was designed to accommodate up to 2,000 soldiers and 100 horses.
It's perhaps the most controversial aspect of the monarch's new portrait.
From glossy celebrity portraits through raw news shots to AI-driven abstracts, this epic show captures half a century of iconic images
A David Hockney painting bought by famed US screenwriter and producer Norman Lear for $64,000 is expected to fetch up to $35 million at auction.
A now-extinct stretch of the Nile once flowed near Egypt’s Great Pyramid and likely played a key role in the construction of ancient monuments, according to new research.
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An Australian art gallery is facing growing pressure to remove a controversial portrait – with some of the country's elite swimmers unexpectedly getting involved in the row. Vincent Namatjira's painting of billionaire Gina Rinehart is currently on display at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, as part of a satirical collection of portraits by the indigenous artist, titled Australia in Colour. With its double chin and unusual expression, the painting portrays Australia's richest woman in what some might say is an unflattering light.
An unseen family photo marking the birth of four royal babies and the 40th birthday portrait of the Princess of Wales are among the images on show.
One of the best places to experience an authentic Khon performance is at Bangkok’s Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre.
Brawl comes just days before president-elect Lai Ching-te is set to take office
Ariff Hassan and Liliya Dauletaliyeva crossed paths at a wedding and couldn’t ignore their chemistry. They both flew across the world to continue their connection.
The Bush rocker and his new love were spotted out in their swimsuits soaking up some sun in Los Cabos, Mexico
A Chinese coercion campaign, likelier than an invasion and in some ways already happening, isn't something the US is prepared for, experts warn.
One year after Chan's 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' debut, the model opened up to PEOPLE about the sources of her confidence
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The Associated Press caught a glimpse of the event on Friday, which saw Donald and Melania Trump sitting front row in the audience
Three teenage girls are expected to plead guilty in the swarming death of Kenneth Lee near Union Station in December 2022, court heard Friday.The girls, aged 13, 13, and 14, appeared in provincial court in Toronto.Three other girls, aged 15, 16, and 16, are expected to plead not guilty, court heard. Eight teenage girls were initially charged with second-degree murder in connection with Lee's death. They range in age from 13 to 16 years old. Lee, 59, was pronounced dead in hospital on Dec. 18, af
The Russians are giving the world a maritime headache. In the High North, their uneasy teamwork with China continues. Moscow and Beijing have recently announced a “joint commission for the development of the Northern Sea Route”. Plenty of analysts, those of RUSI included, believe that this benefits Xi more than Putin, but either way, Russia’s desire to use the High North for grey-zone activities is only going to increase.
Falling forever for this gown.
The Lockheed Martin F-22 is the US Air Force’s best fighter. The Lockheed Martin F-16 is its most numerous fighter. But its workhorse fighter – the type which balances capability and mass – is the Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle, the multi-role version of the classic air-superiority fighter. The Eagle was the best fighter in the world before the F-22 came along.