Treasure seeker finds a 19th-century Japanese bronze coin close to Ballarat
Unexpected Discoveries in Australia’s Gold Rush Campsites In recent weeks, metal detector enthusiasts have been unearthing fascinating artifacts at gold rush-era campsites in Australia, even if they’re not focused on mining gold itself. Angus James, a treasure seeker in Victoria, found a distinctive coin on January 24 while tidying up an abandoned sports field, known […]
19th-century shipwreck uncovered on New Jersey beach as authorities issue a caution
The remains of a shipwreck from the 19th century have surfaced from the sands of a beach in New Jersey. This discovery took place at Island Beach State Park, located on a slender barrier island along the Jersey Shore in Ocean County. A Facebook post from the park on January 22 identified the wreck as […]
Arizona's 19th-century abortion law officially repealed
A 19th century abortion law in the battleground state of Arizona was officially repealed on Saturday. The 1864 law, passed before Arizona became a state, was repealed Saturday as the Legislature recessed for the 90th day of the year. The Civil War-era law banned nearly all abortions except to save the mother's life. The fight […]
The 19th-century blunder that corrupted US campuses
The campus response to Hamas’s invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023 shocked most observers, including those who perceived the conduct to be deeply reminiscent of conduct at German universities in the 1930s. Many Americans wonder what happened to our universities, giving rise to anti-Semitic riots and similar acts of violence, and the reluctance of […]