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October 17, 2023

Versailles Palace evacuated twice for 'security reasons' following week of terrorist threats

The Palace of Versailles, outside Paris, abruptly closed due to "security reasons," evacuating visitors and locking down with police presence.

October 8, 2023

Smithsonian showcasing signed Anthony Fauci Nationals mask: 'Infectious disease superstar'

The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is featuring a display with a Washington Nationals mask signed by Dr. Anthony Fauci, who played a role in MLB reopening during COVID.

October 1, 2023

Queen Elizabeth I's only surviving dress is on display in London, plus other royal attire and treasures

A new exhibition in London has opened showcasing over 200 items of British royal regalia, including dresses, gloves, jewelry, theatrical costumes and military attire. See these stunning items.

September 30, 2023

Smithsonian Latino museum is a ‘bad project’: Mike Gonzalez

Heritage Foundation senior fellow Mike Gonzalez discusses his frustrations with the Smithsonian’s newest project, the National Museum of the American Latino.

September 18, 2023

Savannah to contribute half a million dollars to restore house that hosted an African-American art museum

The city of Savannah, Georgia, will help renovate the Kiah House, which once hosted an African American art museum, by funding the project $500,000.

September 6, 2023

Ronald Reagan Library welcomes 'generous and exciting' $21 million gift from T. Boone Pickens Foundation

The T. Boone Pickens Foundation has donated $21 million to the Ronald Reagan Foundation in California, recognizing the businessman's faith in the president.

August 29, 2023

Maine town's plan to erect world's tallest flagpole delayed again

Plans to construct the world's tallest flagpole in Columbia Falls, Maine, have been delayed for another six months following the extension of a local moratorium on large developments.

August 25, 2023

British Museum director resigns over alleged apathy toward claims of potential mass art theft

Hartwig Fischer, now-former director of the British Museum, announced his resignation Friday as investigators search for hundreds of items that may have gone missing as early as 2021.

August 12, 2023

On this day in history, August 12, 1990, 'Sue' the Tyrannosaurus rex is discovered

The largest and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossil was discovered in South Dakota on this day in history, August 12, 1990. The fossil was dubbed "Sue" after the woman who discovered it.

August 10, 2023

On this day in history, August 10, 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is created: 'Diffusion of knowledge'

The world’s largest museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution, was founded on this day in history, Aug. 10, 1846, after English scientist James Smithson made a generous gift.