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Ken Burns on why American Revolution was a "big deal in world history"

Filmmaker Ken Burns explains the importance of the American Revolution, telling "CBS Evening News" co-anchor and CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson that he thinks it's "the most important event since the birth of Christ in a...

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Ancient DNA reveals genetic link between early Egypt and Mesopotamia

This discovery supports long-suspected ties between Egypt and Mesopotamia, once inferred only from trade goods and shared pottery styles. The Nile, researchers say, likely acted as an “ancient superhighway” for both people and ideas.

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DRC celebrates the centenary of Patrice Lumumba's birth

An official ceremony was held in the Democratic Republic of Congo to honour his memory at the mausoleum where his remains are housed in Kinshasa.

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In Morocco, women keep the art of traditional rug-weaving alive

In the town of Taznakht in southeastern Morocco, a women's cooperative preserves a centuries-old craftsmanship that goes back to Berber tribes: weaving the Ouaouzguit rug.

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Medgar Evers remembered as political violence rises in America

The gathering served both as a commemoration and a call to continue the work Evers began—defending democracy, demanding justice, and protecting the right to dissent.

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Canada Day marked with patriotic celebrations

Across the country, people were in celebration mode for Canada Day with an extra dose of patriotism after months of insults and threats from the U.S. president.

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Exploring the economic history of Canary Wharf

Richard Quest explores the economic history of Canary Wharf.

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Remembering Bill Moyers

Bill Moyers brought dignity and elegance to TV news, at CBS and on public television, for more than four decades, following years as a deputy director of the Peace Corps and a White House press secretary.

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Is Chinese history repeating itself in the U.S?

Scholars and commentators in both the U.S and China are drawing comparisons between the early months of President Donald Trump’s second term and communist dictator Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution.

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Last living WWII Army Rangers awarded Congressional Gold Medal

A rare exhibition of congressional bipartisanship took place in the Capitol's Emancipation Hall, when two Army Ranger veterans, ages 100 and 99, were awarded Congressional Gold Medals.

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Indonesia funding and publishing new account of nation's history

The Indonesian government is funding the writing and publishing of a new account of the country's history. The government says the project is needed to challenge colonial bias in existing historical accounts. But historians say such an i...

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Mozambique marks 50 years of independence from Portuguese rule

On 25 June 1975, Mozambique ended five centuries of Portuguese domination. Nearly half a century later, the country reflects on a hard-won independence after a decade of armed struggle.

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Zimbabwe’s Gukurahundi massacre survivors demand justice 40 years on

Zimbabwe's government is set to hold hearings into the Gukurahundi massacres of the 1980s, a dark chapter in the country's history that saw an estimated 20,000 people killed.

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Burundi calls on UN to recognize 1972 genocide against Hutus

Burundi’s call adds to broader efforts in the region to reckon with past atrocities and seek international acknowledgment for historical injustices.

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AI helping to solve ancient mystery involving Mount Vesuvius

Artificial intelligence is helping to solve an ancient mystery from the Roman Empire. It involves scrolls from a library that was buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.

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Loire Valley châteaux under threat, warns Climate Action Network

In its latest report published this Thursday, the Climate Action Network maps the impacts of climate change region by region in France, including on historical heritage such as the Loire Valley châteaux.

France 24

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A look at the history between Iran and the U.S.

Jericka Duncan shares a recap of the checkered history between the U.S. and Iran.

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Netherlands returns 119 artifacts looted from Nigeria

The Netherlands returned 119 artifacts looted from Nigeria, including human and animal figures, plaques, royal regalia and a bell.

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This nostalgic symbol could vanish from Hong Kong forever

Hong Kong’s government announced the shift away from the city’s iconic red taxis toward multicolored electric and hybrid vehicles. Toronto native Alan Wu has refurbished one to keep the nostalgia alive for himself and others among the ci...

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Iran's legacy of foreign intervention offers cautious tale

The threats of regime change hanging over Iran in this latest conflict echo a dark legacy of Western influence.

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Monuments honoring American history at risk

The more than 100 national monuments across the country are eligible to buy for the first time in nearly a century. The monuments may be essentially sold for parts. Some honor important moments in American civil rights history.

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Ford Motor Company car vault tracks brand's legacy

The Ford Motor Company is opening up its car vault for the first time in 100 years, allowing rare access to some of the nearly 500 vehicles that make up its heritage fleet. Through these cars, the company tells its story.

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Ancient canals revive Mexico City's past

Mexico City was built on a large lake system, evident in the district of Xochimilco, a network of canals dating back to the Aztec Empire. Today, it's a UNESCO World Heritage site that brings the past to life.

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Napoleon's personal treasures expected to fetch millions in Paris

Over 100 relics are on display in Paris ahead of what experts call one of the most important Napoleonic auctions ever staged. His battered military hat. Even the divorce papers that ended one of history’s most tormented romances — with J...

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Legacy of past hangs over anti-immigrant violence in Northern Ireland

Bullets and bombs were a part of life in the Belfast that Raied al-Wazzan moved to from Iraq in 1990, but he never felt threatened as a member of one of the divided region's tiny ethnic minorities. Now, after recent anti-immigrant riots,...

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A look at past efforts to change Iranian leadership

US efforts to change Iran’s leadership goes back seven decades. CNN’s Boris Sanchez breaks it down.

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Some cities scale back Juneteenth celebrations after losing funds

Some groups have been forced to scale back Juneteenth celebrations after losing funding from companies and federal agencies. One of the organizations impacted is the Cooper Family Foundation, which hosts one of the largest Juneteenth cel...

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Inside the history of Juneteenth

It's Juneteenth and that means Opal's Walk for Freedom took place in Fort Worth, Texas. The annual 2.5 mile walk symbolizes the two-and-a-half years it took for news of freedom to reach enslaved people in Texas.

CBS America

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Dutch return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in colonial restitution

Nigeria received 119 Benin Bronzes from the Netherlands on Tuesday (June 17), marking one of the largest restitutions of colonial-era artifacts since British forces looted the treasures from Benin City in 1897.

Reuters

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Juneteenth celebrations bring music and history to Hudson Valley

Since Juneteenth is a federal holiday, many banks, government offices and schools are closed today. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

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