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Revolutionary War cannons debut at Savannah History Museum for America 250

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! SAVANNAH, Ga. – A piece of Revolutionary War history that spent more than two centuries hidden underwater is now on display in Georgia’s oldest city, just in time for America’s 250th anniversary.Nineteen cannons discovered at the bottom of the Savannah River were…

What really happens when a language dies

Sophia Smith Galer first understood language loss as a sound coming from upstairs. Her 93-year-old nonna was in bed in north London, speaking al dialët, the family’s regional language from northern Italy, with Galer’s mother. Galer could understand much of it, but she couldn’t answer in it. “I remember going…

Why scratching a mosquito bite makes it so much worse, according to science

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Scratching a bug bite or rash may seem irresistible, but it’ll only provide temporary relief and likely prolong the itch, researchers found.Scratching is a natural response to a skin irritant that increases skin inflammation and can make certain diseases, such as eczema,…

48 hours in Plovdiv, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe

While there are many ancient empires that have left their mark on history, in Europe, the Romans dominate the conversation. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Remnants are everywhere, from our use of the Latin alphabet and many law principles to the fact that men apparently think about the Roman Empire every single day,…

Where to watch fireworks in LA for the 4th of July

If you’re spending the Fourth of July in the City of Angels, you don’t have to look hard to find a sky full of sparks. From classic coastal displays over the Pacific, baseball stadiums and beaches, Los Angeles knows how to celebrate America’s birthday in style. Whether you’re looking for…