Researchers Discover Centuries-Old ‘Most Vile Prison’ Beneath Busy Market Square
Medieval Dungeon Discovered Beneath Leicester Market Archaeologists have found remnants of a medieval dungeon under Leicester’s market square, which was once referred to as the “vilest prison.” This discovery was made by the University of Leicester Archaeology Service (ULAS) during their excavation of the new Market Square site. The dungeon likely belonged to Gainsborough Chambers, […]
South Korea’s centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins by unprecedented wildfires
Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea's southern regions have destroyed most of the ancient Buddhist temple complex and burned two buildings designated as national treasures. The five-day wildfire, considered one of South Korea's worst, killed 24 people, destroyed more than 300 structures and forced more than 28,000 residents to be evacuated, officials said. Motorcyclist who […]
Centuries-old angels uncovered beneath layers of paint at Boston church made famous by Paul Revere
At a Boston church made famous by Paul Revere, mural restorers are working to unearth 20 angels hidden under layers of paint for more than a century. Gianfranco Pocobene works to discover eight of the twenty angels hidden on the scaffolding of the Old North Church. The angel, depicted with a childlike face and wings, […]
Centuries-old angels revealed beneath layers of paint at Boston church made famous by Paul Revere
These angels have gotten their wings again. Mural restorers in Boston are working to unearth 20 angels hidden for more than 100 years under layers of paint in the church Paul Revere attended — part of the patriot's historic journey. The 250th anniversary is just a few months away. Gianfranco Pocobene continues to meticulously and […]
Gold coins stolen from centuries-old Spanish convoy in $1M heist recovered by Florida authorities
Florida authorities have recovered a collection of gold coins from an 18th-century Spanish convoy stolen in 2015. The 37 gold coins were stolen from a Spanish treasure fleet in 1715 and have a total value of $1 million, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. press release. The 1715 Fleet was a combination […]
The illegal immigration surge revives a centuries-old census spat
Since the founding of the United States, debate has raged among the political class over control of the Capitol. During the Constitutional Convention 237 years ago, the most heated debate revolved around the distribution of seats in the House of Representatives to the states. Pro-slavery state representatives demanded that slaves be counted in the census […]