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Cellar Bottle Discovery: archaeologists find preserved cherries; purpose remains uncertain

During renovation work at George Washington's Mount Vernon, a remarkable find of 35 18th-century glass bottles has emerged. Notably, 29 of these bottles contained a variety of well-maintained fruits, predominantly cherries, with traces of gooseberries and currants. This discovery offers significant insights into the sophisticated food preservation methods adopted by…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Benedict Arnold’s crypt, after his 1801 death in England, is now part of a kindergarten classroom

Benedict Arnold rose to major general and earned George Washington’s trust during the American Revolution before switching allegiance to Britain. He moved to England and died there in 1801, aged 60. Arnold was buried in St. Mary’s Church in Battersea, where his crypt eventually became part of a basement now…

The Times of India · Sep 23

What happened at the end of the Revolutionary War? Here’s how Americans set up a brand-new country once the fighting ended

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The Conversation · Sep 21

Trump to remake the Smithsonian — again

A 30-foot Washington should replace a modern art sculpture that “says nothing about America,” the president says

Salon · Sep 12

Trump plans yet another facelift for Washington with giant statue of this president

‘He is easily America’s Greatest Hero,’ Trump wrote. ‘Without him, our Country and our Freedoms wouldn’t exist’

The Independent UK · Sep 12

Trump's emotional support convention

The RNC embarrasses itself with a shindig no one else wanted

Salon · Sep 9

The safest Emmys host yet

The least offensive choice was always going to win this year's Emmys hosting gig

Salon · Sep 8

Trump Is 'Decompensating in Real Time,' Niece Claims as She Calls for 25th Amendment After Posting Spree

Mary Trump criticises Donald Trump's mental state after a series of AI-generated posts, renewing calls for the 25th Amendment. Experts doubt its invocation due to political challenges.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

Trump unleashes nightmare fuel AI army

The president flooded Truth Social with dystopian machines warriors, exploding ships and Space Force fantasy memes

Salon · Sep 7

Trump channels Snow White and Muhammad Ali in series of manic Labor Day ‘Greatest’ posts

Trump’s approval ratings have hit a new low with only 33 percent of voters approving his performance, according to recent poll

The Independent UK · Sep 7