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Skull of legendary medieval king may have been unearthed at ruined church: expert

A skull was recently discovered at a medieval church – and an expert believes it may belong to a legendary European king. Emese Gábor, a facial reconstruction specialist and portrait sculptor based in Hungary, spoke with Fox News Digital about the discovery. The skull was found in the ossuary portion of the Basilica of the Assumption […]

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State tourist tax by popular vacation destination would pour funds into 'climate change' mitigation

A new bill in Hawaii has passed the Senate in The Aloha State to raise the tourist tax in an effort to “reduce climate change.” Senate Bill 1396 aims to raise the tourist tax on hotels to 11% starting Jan. 1 — and it would then increase to 12% the following year, according to the text

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Man finds 'candy-like' diamond while exploring Arkansas state park: 'Chance of a lifetime'

An amateur rock collector recently hit the jackpot while exploring a state park in Arkansas. David DeCook, a Minnesota resident, unearthed a stunning 3.81-carat brown diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park on April 21. The diamond is the largest that has been found in the park in 2025 so far, according to Arkansas

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Archaeologists find proof of grisly gladiator-lion fight in unexpected tourist destination

Archaeologists recently discovered proof of a gladiatorial fight with a lion in an unexpected tourist destination. York, a city in northern England known for its breathtaking medieval architecture, welcomes millions of visitors annually – but its history goes much further back than the Middle Ages. The area was inhabited by the ancient Romans, who founded

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Archaeologists unearth strange head depicting Roman god beneath Catholic basilica

Excavators working at an ancient Catholic church in Italy recently found an even older religious symbol: the head of an ancient deity. The Appian Way Regional Park announced the find on Facebook. The park, located in Rome, said that it recently bid farewell to “the beautiful stone head.” The head was found during the excavation

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Archaeologists uncover centuries-old shipwreck beneath historic city: 'Unique source of knowledge'

A centuries-old shipwreck was recently found in an unlikely place in Spain: a former fish market. The Barcelona Institute of Culture (ICUB) said the decayed ship was found in the former Mercat del Peix – which translates to “fish market” – in the Catalan capital. Named Ciutadella I, the shipwreck was found between April 10

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Cruise dos and don'ts: Top 5 things that will get you banned for life

It was not smooth sailing for passengers on a recent cruise out of Galveston, Texas. Carnival Cruise Line banned 24 people from future sailing trips after a massive brawl broke out at the ship’s terminal while docked. A Carnival Cruise spokesperson said the incident occurred in the debarkation area, which is under the authority of U.S.

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Invasive fish competition returns with anglers making 'Reel Rewards'

Little boy impresses dad by catching his first fish A little kid in Vonore, Tennessee, reeled in his first fish recently, to the serious delight of his dad. Adorable footage from Jaylon Beasley shows the moment his three-year-old son caught the fish all by himself after feeling a snag on the line. Anglers in Maryland are

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REAL ID rejection by Americans may come down to one surprising factor

WASHINGTON – As many Americans across the nation are rushing to obtain their REAL ID license, some are choosing to opt out – by either using their valid passport as their preferred form of ID for travel or waiting until their current driver’s license expires and then renewing it.  The REAL ID requirement takes effect

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