41+ min ago  (466+ words) People often assume that borders have always existed in their current form. A map makes that assumption feel reasonable. However, for much of history, places were understood through daily life rather than through lines on paper. Along the southeastern coast…...

13+ min ago  (228+ words) Hamilton County residents had the opportunity to experience a unique aspect of American history last month as Indiana’s Revolutionary Lantern made stops across the county as part of the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The lantern, which represents the signal displayed…...

5+ min ago  (1436+ words) Wyoming Historian Clay Gibbons has not only outlived the pancreatic cancer prognosis he received but it hasn’t stopped his quest for digging up Wyoming history or advocating for ranching. Gibbons says faith, family and friends are everything. Historian Clay Gibbons…...

2+ hour, 25+ min ago  (1750+ words) The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites is implementing an integrated strategy to conserve historical and enrichment sites and transform them into sustainable cultural destinations, enhancing Makkah's position as a city of ancient heritage in line with Saudi…...

40+ min ago  (82+ words) Shaw Local Historical covers for July 12: A deep water fall The cover of the Northwest Herald for July 12, 2012 (Newspapers.com) As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from July 12 across different eras. These archives…...

11+ hour, 10+ min ago  (498+ words) A cloudburst in the Nala Chotihall area of Chittergul in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Sunday triggered flash floods, causing extensive damage to agricultural land, orchards and residential areas. Following the incident, the district administration rushed emergency teams to the…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (318+ words) Authorities have been assessing the damage and working to mitigate the “serious” impact in Telavi, the central city in Georgia’s eastern Kakheti region, after the local Telaviskhevi river overflowed following heavy rain during the early hours of July 12, flooding streets…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago  (387+ words) Heavy rains submerge roads in capital Dhaka, causing widespread disruption By SM Najmus Sakib DHAKA, Bangladesh (AA) – Heavy monsoon rains over the past week have killed at least 51 people in southeastern Bangladesh, the Disaster Management and Relief Ministry said Sunday....

4+ hour, 23+ min ago  (164+ words) The City of Rayne held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday to celebrate its first official historic district, a milestone 142 years in the making now recognized by the National Park Service and the state of Louisiana. The historic district designation allows…...

47+ min ago  (18+ words) CBS News How Old Sturbridge Village is commemorating America 250...