History

New research suggests that an English monk identified Halley's comet as a repeating visitor nearly seven centuries before Edmond Halley received credit for the discovery. Eilmer of Malmesbury reportedly recognized the comet seen in 1066 as the same object he had observed in 989.

May 13, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

After decades of debate over custody, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were moved from the Library of Congress to the National Archives in Washington on December 13, 1952. The transfer ended a long dispute and placed the documents in a new shrine designed for their protection.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is set to open a new bilingual exhibition on salsa music, “¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa,” on April 18, 2026, in the museum’s 1 East Molina Family Latino Gallery.

May 08, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Hats carried deep social and political meaning in 17th- and 18th-century England. Refusing to remove one could amount to open protest against authority. New findings detail how this everyday item shaped identity, hierarchy, and even safety.

Ethiopia has erected a monument in Addis Ababa honoring artists who contributed to the nation through their work. It recognizes musicians and writers for their roles in fostering unity, peace and cultural identity.

May 03, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Over a century after his death, Porfirio Díaz's remains rest in Paris's Montparnasse cemetery. His great-great-granddaughter Gabriela Bernal Pfennich stated the family opposes repatriation due to vandalism fears and political exploitation. Descendants fund the tomb's upkeep and await a shift in public perception.