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Visitors have been able to step into a reconstructed 17th-century Catholic church in Maryland for the first time – an opportunity over 320 years in the making.
Historic St. Mary's City, an archaeological organization, opened up its Brick Chapel on April 12. The building was originally constructed in 1667. St. Mary's City is a colonial town located in St. Mary's County, off the western shore of Chesapeake Bay.
Fox News Digital spoke to Henry Miller, Ph.D., a senior research fellow at Historic St. Mary's City, about the opening, the result of multiple excavations since 1988. (See the video at the top of this article.)
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While a wooden chapel was first built on the site in 1645, the structure burned down when Maryland was attacked by troops from the English Parliament.
“But in the 1660s, things had settled down, and the Brick Chapel, the first major brick build..

Archaeologists recently uncovered the remains of a lost city dating back thousands of years – and newfound evidence suggests it may be the capital of a once-thriving civilization.
The recent excavation was announced by California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, on April 4. It took place at Gradishte, an archaeological site near the North Macedonian village of Crnobuki; it was done with the help of experts from Macedonia’s Institute and Museum in Bitola.
Speaking to Fox News Digital, Nick Angeloff, an anthropology professor and archaeologist with Cal Poly Humboldt, said it appears likely the site is Lyncus, the lost capital of the Kingdom of Lyncestis. The kingdom was conquered by King Philip II of Macedon in 358 B.C.
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“Every indication is pointing toward this being the city of Lyncus, within Lyncestis,” Angeloff said.
“Nothing is pointing away from it being Lyncus.”
Lyncus was the only city associ..

As the nation marks 250 years since the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which ignited the American Revolution, one mystery refuses to die.
Who fired the first shot?
It’s been called “the shot heard ’round the world,” but when it comes to who pulled the trigger, the truth remains murky. What we do know is someone fired a musket.
A musket cracked through the early morning silence of April 19, 1775. When the smoke cleared, eight American militiamen were dead, and the world would never be the same.
That one shot lit the fuse for a war that would reshape history.
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Despite how it’s often portrayed, including in a recent piece by The Washington Post, the facts don’t actually point to the American militia as the clear instigator. Nor do they show the British firing under direct orders.
The Library of Congress is blunt about it.
“There is no evidence to s..

Archaeologists recently unveiled a series of strange, centuries-old inscriptions at the site believed to be the location of the Last Supper – just in time for Easter.
The Room of the Last Supper, also known as the Cenacle, is located on Mount Zion in Jerusalem. The hall was built by the Crusaders in the 12th century, though pilgrims have venerated the site as early as the 4th century.
The recent discovery was announced by the Austrian Academy of Science (OeAW) on April 16, with the help of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). Archaeologists identified some 40 elements of graffiti, including five coats of arms.
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Most of the inscriptions date back to the late Middle Ages.
Researchers found that the site attracted numerous international tourists – and several pilgrims left messages in their native language.
Pictures from the site show various coats of arms and writings in ancient langua..

Archaeologists in the oldest city in the United States recently excavated part of an historic district — unearthing remnants of its short-lived British past.
Fox News Digital spoke with Andrea White, a city archaeologist in St. Augustine, Florida, about the excavation. The project took place in the city's Lincolnville neighborhood and wrapped up in February. (See the video at the top of this article.)
Archaeologists were digging at the site as they made way for construction and discovered the dried-up moat of a British redoubt, or small outpost.
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“We knew there were a series of British redoubts,” White said.
“In St. Augustine, everyone thinks about the Spanish period, but we actually had a 20-year period where the British were in control of both East and West Florida.”
St. Augustine was primarily a Spanish military town in the first 200 years of its history, beginning in 1565.
Florida cam..

It’s been 250 years since Paul Revere's midnight ride, and now, the Trump administration is marking the patriotic silversmith’s brave act with a special video.
The tribute titled “The Ride That Roused a Nation,” offers a cinematic retelling of the 1775 event, which the White House called a “bold act of defiance [that] set in motion a war of independence that changed the course of history.”
Meanwhile, in Boston where it all began, the anniversary was marked Friday with a reenactment of Revere’s historic ride.
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Actor Michael Lepage portrayed Revere, walking from the Paul Revere House to the Old North Church, where two lanterns were lit to signal the British advance. After crossing the Charles River, First Sgt. Matthew Johnson of the National Lancers took up the ride on horseback, continuing the journey to Lexington.
Revere’s mission began late on the night of April 18, 1775, when two la..

The countdown is on: In less than 20 days, the REAL ID requirement will take effect, requiring Americans to obtain a new form of identification in order to fly domestically.
Other identification that will be accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include a valid U.S. passport or passport card; DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry; Department of Defense IDs; permanent resident cards; and border crossing cards.
As of Friday morning in New Jersey, the Department of Motor Vehicles (NJDMV) website showed “0 appointments available” for REAL ID services on its site.
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There were, however, 13,380 appointments available for non-driver IDs and 31,107 appointments open for transferring drivers' licenses from out of state.
DMVs across the country are reportedly working to meet the demand, with some implementing Saturday REAL ID events and extending appointment hours during the week.
If a driver's lice..

A church in New England may look like dozens of others from the outside — but it’s full of surprises once you step through the door.
The South Solon Meeting House in Waterville, Maine, is known by locals as “Maine’s Sistine Chapel,” according to The Associated Press (AP).
Inside the building, the walls and ceilings are covered in 70-year-old fresco murals painted by artists in the 1950s.
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The meeting house was built in 1842 and hosted church services until the 1940s, as AP reported.
In 1951, the empty building was discovered by Margaret Day Blake, a former art student.
Blake reached out to students at Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture and called young artists to paint frescoes, said AP.
The artists were told to recreate biblical scenes to “offer rich and suitable” imagery.
Colby College in Maine has dedicated a website to the church describing the various scenes and the 13 artists featured in the buildi..

As Holy Week nears its eventful end, first lady Melania Trump took to X to reach out to Americans for Good Friday. She also shared her excitement for the upcoming White House Easter Egg Roll.
“May this Good Friday inspire hope and faith for all Americans and our friends around the world,” wrote the first lady.
“As families across the nation gather to celebrate Easter,” she also wrote, “I extend my gratitude to the dedicated East Wing Staff for their tireless effort in preparing the upcoming White House Easter Egg Roll.”
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“This cherished tradition, rooted in history since 1878, brings joy, storytelling and laughter to America’s children,” she continued.
This will be the 147th year of the tradition that dates back to Rutherford B. Hayes’ presidency in 1878, according to the White House website.
Before that time, egg rolls were “banned on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol due to an uptick in popularity that cau..

As Holy Week nears its eventful end, first lady Melania Trump took to X to reach out to Americans for Good Friday. She also shared her excitement for the upcoming White House Easter Egg Roll.
“May this Good Friday inspire hope and faith for all Americans and our friends around the world,” wrote the first lady.
“As families across the nation gather to celebrate Easter,” she also wrote, “I extend my gratitude to the dedicated East Wing Staff for their tireless effort in preparing the upcoming White House Easter Egg Roll.”
FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP OPENS WHITE HOUSE GARDENS TO ALL AMERICANS
“This cherished tradition, rooted in history since 1878, brings joy, storytelling and laughter to America’s children,” she continued.
This will be the 147th year of the tradition that dates back to Rutherford B. Hayes’ presidency in 1878, according to the White House website.
Before that time, egg rolls were “banned on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol due to an uptick in popularity that cau..