Colonial Williamsburg is organizing free fireworks and a drone show for July 4th.
Colonial Williamsburg Prepares for 250th Birthday Celebrations Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, often called the “Birthplace of America,” is gearing up for significant gatherings this summer as it celebrates its 250th anniversary. “The main event will take place on the Courthouse Green on July 4th,” said Robert Curry, who directs entertainment and special events for Colonial Williamsburg. […]
Russell Henley collapses at Colonial, Eric Cole’s ongoing challenge, and Joaquin Niemann turns things around in Korea
Charles Schwab Challenge Recap This past Sunday, the Charles Schwab Challenge had a somewhat laid-back vibe, but Russell Henry decided to shake things up. At 37 years old, he pushed himself to secure his sixth career win on the PGA Tour, marking a significant milestone in his journey. On the flip side, Eric Cole has […]
Artifacts from the Revolutionary War found at the location of a notorious colonial American theft
Excavation Reveals Revolutionary War Artifacts in Pennsylvania This year marks the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, and archaeologists, alongside university students, have recently uncovered artifacts from the American Revolutionary War, including details surrounding a notable 18th-century robbery. The excavation took place in Newtown, Pennsylvania, roughly 30 miles northeast of Philadelphia, as reported by local station […]
FBI names suspect in ‘Colonial Parkway Murders’ cold case after many years
Breakthrough in Virginia Cold Case After almost four decades of mystery, federal investigators have reportedly identified the suspect behind one of Virginia’s most notorious cold cases. The FBI’s Norfolk Field Office revealed on Tuesday that advancements in forensic technology have connected the 1986 murders of Kathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowsky to Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., […]
Maduro criticizes Trump’s closure of airspace as a ‘colonial threat’
Venezuelan President Accuses US of Threatening Sovereignty Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, has alleged that the United States presents a “colonial threat” to his nation following a statement from President Donald Trump advocating for the closure of airspace over Venezuela. The Venezuelan government has “forcibly rejected” Trump’s remarks regarding the airspace, describing them as […]
Faithful colonial settlers honored with respectful reburial ceremony at St. Mary’s City in Maryland
Reinterment Ceremony for Early Maryland Settlers Maryland officials have reinterred 65 of the state’s earliest settlers at a solemn ceremony, marking over 300 years since their original burial. The event took place at the historic St. Mary’s City on September 20. This site gained attention earlier this year for the opening of a reconstructed 17th-century […]
Brooklyn midwife alleged of ‘colonial violence’ regarding women’s Bunco group
A midwife from Brooklyn, hoping to connect with new friends, has sparked a wave of criticism for attempting to host a dice game night in her community. Ellen Christie, 30, shared details about her monthly “Bunko Club” in a Facebook group dedicated to Bedford-Stuyvesant, when a social media troll accused her of fostering a “gentrified” […]
Host questions moon colonization, references Earth’s colonial past
Discussion on Moon Colonization Plans During a recent segment on “CBS Mornings Plus,” host Vladimir Duthiers raised concerns about the Trump administration’s moon colonization plans, likening them to historical colonialism on Earth. He and co-host Adriana Diaz talked about the White House’s ambitions for more human space exploration, which includes constructing a nuclear reactor on […]
Skeletons of Confederate soldiers from the Civil War found at Colonial Williamsburg
Discovery of Civil War Skeletons in Colonial Williamsburg Recently, archaeologists made an intriguing discovery in colonial Williamsburg. Contrary to what some might expect, the skeletons found there were not remnants from the Revolutionary War. The Associated Press reported that the excavation revealed a human skull along with four complete skeletons and three legs that had […]
Greenland documentary forces Danes to confront their colonial heritage | Denmark
For two weeks in Denmark, the documentary's subject matter was “larger than Trump,” says producer Michael Beboat. Broadcast of GrønlandsHvideGuld (White Gold, Greenland), a 55-minute film about decades of frozen mines in southern Greenland and the vast sums of Danish exploitation it produced caused waves in both Greenland and former colonial rulers Denmark in February. […]