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A powerful photo exhibit at Saskatoon's Frances Morrison Library preserves the voices of 20 Holocaust survivors, ensuring their stories of survival and resilience endure for future generations. The free display runs through June 2.
A Texas community gathered to dedicate a bronze plaque honoring one of the state's most inspiring historical documents. Rain couldn't dampen spirits as Davy Crockett's descendant brought history to life.
Park rangers on a remote Canadian island have uncovered a remarkably intact shipwreck from 1812, solving a maritime mystery over two centuries old. The discovery on Sable Island reveals new clues about historic disasters in the "graveyard of the Atlantic."
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A silver coin discovered beneath a church foundation in Chile has pinpointed the exact location of a 16th-century Spanish settlement that historians have studied for centuries. The find connects written records to physical proof, helping archaeologists map where hundreds of settlers once lived.
Actor Josh Peck teams up with Holocaust survivor Eva Nathanson through the Borrowed Spotlight project, using his celebrity reach to share her powerful story with younger audiences. Their friendship proves how connecting generations can keep vital history alive.
After decades of silence, Holocaust survivor Herta Amir has opened up about her experiences for the first time, driven by a need to educate future generations. Her testimony offers a vital firsthand account of history at a time when living witnesses are becoming increasingly rare.
Liz Igra has spent four decades turning her painful past into powerful education, building a 4,000-book Holocaust library and training educators across California's Central Valley. At 91, she's still sharing her story with new audiences because she believes teaching history prevents it from repeating.
A Hungarian Holocaust survivor and her late husband sustained each other through forced labor, ghettos, and hiding with secret love letters that are now preserved forever. At 101, Idit Papa donated the entire archive to Yad Vashem so future generations can witness love's power in the darkest times.
A coastal Italian town spent $1.3 million to transform a dictator's summer home into a beacon of democratic values. The move ensures the historic property won't become a gathering place for extremists.
Archaeologists in Valence, France just uncovered a stunning 1,400-year-old cemetery with over 200 graves and a lost Christian building. The discovery is rewriting what we know about medieval communities in southeastern France.
Award-winning photographer Madeleine Hordinski created intimate portraits of 41 Holocaust survivors in Cincinnati, pairing them with handwritten testimonies to ensure their stories live on. Many survivors are sharing their experiences publicly for the first time.
Marion Blumenthal Lazan knows time is running out. At 91, she's racing to share her Holocaust survival story with as many students as possible before it's too late.
High school students in Arkansas pitched inventions designed to help people with oxygen needs, mobility challenges, and historical preservation. Cross County High School took both first and second place with tools that solve real problems for vulnerable populations.
Winter storms at Studland Beach in England revealed a remarkably preserved 17th-century Dutch merchant ship that sank in 1631. The wooden timbers, buried for nearly 400 years, showcase craftsmanship so impressive that original wooden pegs still hold the ship together.
A federal judge ruled that a historical exhibit honoring nine people enslaved by George Washington must be reinstated at his former Philadelphia home. The decision protects historical truth and ensures visitors can learn about this important part of American history.
Roberta and Everett Serafin were forced into a boarding school designed to erase their culture, but they found each other. Now they're making sure their story, and hundreds of others, will never be forgotten.
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A historic crown damaged and dropped during a daring Louvre heist will be fully restored. The empress' jewel-encrusted treasure survived with nearly all its diamonds and emeralds intact.
Eleven students in Greater Manchester are learning Holocaust survivors' stories firsthand to share them with future generations. Through one-on-one friendships, they're preserving memories and fighting hate with hope.
At 87, Holocaust survivor Paul Sved finds comfort knowing his son Richard will preserve his wartime memories for future generations. The father-son partnership represents this year's Holocaust Memorial Day theme of bridging generations.
Archaeologists have uncovered four ancient Roman military camps in Germany, along with over 1,500 artifacts including coins, shoe nails, and everyday items that bring history to life. The discovery sheds new light on Roman emperor Caracalla's 213 AD campaign and the empire's ambitious push into Germanic territories.