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Scientists are unsure whether alien life exists now on other planets. But some scientists believe that extraterrestrial civilizations existed on other planets at some point in history. They examined planets and stars to determine the likelihood of the existence of…
The book Phenomena investigates American beliefs about UFOs and aliens. The book's authors interviewed people who claimed to have been abducted. The authors also spoke about their experiences and how the book reflects American popular culture. Read more about Phenomena…
On July 9, 2016, NASA video footage of Earth's atmosphere was posted to YouTube. The footage cut away briefly as an object came into view. Some people believed that NASA cut the video feed in order to cover up the…
Stories about tunnels underneath the city of Puebla, Mexico, were thought to be urban legend. But archaeologists found four tunnel entrances underneath the city in 2016. These secret passages are approximately 500 years old. Read more about the secret tunnels…
According to one urban legend, an evil man in a bunny suit haunted a bridge in northern Virginia. People called him "The Bunny Man." One Virginia woman made a quilt featuring "The Bunny Man" to honor the urban legend. Read…
Two sisters embraced their Cherokee roots by hiking part of the Trail of Tears that their ancestor walked. They experienced some difficulties, but ultimately they found the experience to be rewarding. Read more about the sisters' hike on the Trail…
The Cherokee Nation donated $500,000 to the Smithsonian National Museum for its new exhibition "Americans." The tribe said it is proud to contribute to the education of visitors on major moments in American history, including the Trail of Tears. The…
Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the face of the $20 bill, becoming the first woman on U.S. currency. Andrew Jackson will remain on the back of the bill. Originally, Tubman was going to replace Alexander Hamilton on the…
On the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address, reenactors recreated the battle on the historic grounds. The event was very popular with visitors. Nearly 10 times the usual visitors came to the reenactment. Read more…
The Virginia Association of Museums has published its annual list of historical artifacts most in need of preservation, and it includes three items from the Civil War. The 20 artifacts on the list will be voted on by the public…