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A nearly four-foot model of the Statue of Liberty, crafted by the original sculptor in 1884, takes center stage at the Smithsonian Castle through July 26. The rare artifact joins over 30 historic objects celebrating America's 250th birthday.
French fighter jets painted the sky red, white, and blue over the Statue of Liberty this week, launching a month-long celebration of 250 years of friendship that literally changed world history. The story behind this alliance reveals how France secretly kept America's revolution alive.
The Seattle Mariners unveiled a bronze statue honoring Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at T-Mobile Park, complete with a bent-bat moment that had everyone laughing. The sculpture captures Suzuki in his iconic 2001 rookie stance, celebrating a career that transformed baseball.
Liberty University sophomore Michael Lugiano clutched a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the NCAA Corvallis Regional by three strokes. His victory sends him to the national championship and marks the first Conference USA individual regional medal since 2013.
Liberty University sophomore Michael Lugiano clutched a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the NCAA Corvallis Regional and punch his ticket to the national championship. His dramatic finish nearly sent his entire team to nationals in a playoff thriller.
A truck manufacturer is doubling its Liberty, Missouri facility, creating 172 new jobs and investing nearly $22 million in the community. The expansion beat out Texas competitors and strengthens Missouri's reputation as a business-friendly state.
Archaeologists in Thailand opened an ancient Buddha statue and discovered gold artifacts hidden inside for over a millennium. The sacred objects reveal a spiritual tradition where devotees sealed precious offerings within sculptures during creation.
A bronze statue of Dr. Lowitja O'Donoghue now stands on Adelaide's River Torrens, celebrating the trailblazing Aboriginal leader who opened doors for generations. She's the first of six prominent Indigenous South Australians who will be honored with statues across the city.
Archaeologists in Turkey discovered a remarkably preserved 7.2-foot marble statue from 500 B.C. in Sardis, one of seven cities mentioned in the Book of Revelation. The ancient statue's face survived intact for 2,500 years because Romans repurposed it as pavement, placing it face-down on a street.
The beloved Rocky Balboa statue is stepping inside Philadelphia's Museum of Art for the first time ever, settling a decades-long debate about what counts as real art. The bronze boxer joins a major exhibition celebrating the film's 50th anniversary and exploring how monuments shape our culture.
When baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki's statue unveiling went hilariously wrong, the Seattle Mariners turned an awkward moment into a viral celebration of humor and resilience. The team's quick-witted response reminded fans why sports are about more than perfection.
A statue honoring sex workers has returned to Sydney's Darlinghurst after a 24-year campaign. Joy celebrates the neighborhood's role in the world's first decriminalization of sex work.
Street artist Banksy secretly installed a powerful new statue in central London, showing a suited man blinded by a flag as he strides off a platform. The city is already protecting the surprise artwork that appeared overnight in historic Waterloo Place.
A rare statue made to celebrate a rugby win that never happened just found a buyer three decades later. Only four exist because New Zealand lost the 1995 World Cup final.
Baseball legends Larry Walker and Todd Helton will be immortalized in bronze at Coors Field this season. The Colorado Rockies announced the statues during their annual fan fest, celebrating the franchise's only two Hall of Famers.
Two Israeli soldiers received 30 days detention and removal from combat duty after destroying a religious statue in Lebanon. The swift accountability and community restoration offer a rare bright spot amid ongoing conflict.
A 90-kilogram bronze statue of Sushruta, the "Father of Surgery" from 2,600 years ago, now stands at Edinburgh's Royal College of Surgeons. The monument celebrates an Indian physician whose groundbreaking surgical techniques still influence medicine today.
In Emi Yagi's new novel, a shy woman who barely speaks to people finds unexpected connection and courage through weekly conversations with a Roman statue of Venus. The tender story explores intimacy, agency, and the risks we take for love.
A 55-meter statue of the Virgin Mary now stands in the Polish village of Konotopie, becoming Europe's tallest Marian monument and sparking hope for economic revival in one of the country's poorest regions. The $26 million project aims to draw pilgrims and create jobs for struggling communities.
Baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki's bronze statue lost its bat seconds after the curtain dropped at Seattle's T-Mobile Park, but the Hall of Famer and the Mariners turned the mishap into a moment of joy. Sometimes the best responses to life's curveballs are humor and grace.
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