Photo:First Colony Foundation The fate of the Lost Colony, vanished English colonists brought to Roanoke Island in the 1580's by Sir Walter Raleigh, has enthralled archeologists and historians for decades. Now, the First Colony Foundation, a preservation group for the area, has struck a land deal...
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New Orleans' Past Springing Up Around Town
(Photo: www.neworleansonline.com) This Sunday, visitors and residents of New Orleans will be taking to the streets to celebrate the Easter holiday and the unofficial start of spring with their long-standing tradition of parades, dancing and music along Bourbon Street. But, it's what lies beneath the cobbled lanes of...
Living in George Washington's Time Capsule City House
Could you imagine walking through your house and finding historical artifacts left under floorboards or buried in the basement more than 250 years ago by the home's past owner andbuilder, George Washington? Alexandria, Virginia couple Rick Garcia and Heather Price Garcia are carefully excavating their time...
Frozen Grave Is Ancient Siberian Time Capsule
(G.Caspari/University of Bern) An isolated swamp and layer of permafrost are guarding what could be the largest and oldest undisturbed tomb of a Scythian Prince in the "Siberian Valley of the Kings." The tomb, or kurgan as it's known, is truly a frozen time capsule, dating back about 3,000 years....
Make a Holiday Time Capsule This Year
Wondering what to do with relatives after gifts are exchanged and the holiday meal is over? Folks at Michigan State University Extension says you can fill awkward silence with a fun family time capsule activity that can bring all ages together and preserve memories...
