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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.