Take THAT, Taliban: Couple Creates 3D Hologram of Ancient Buddha Statue
A wealthy Chinese couple made it their mission to restore the image of one of two sacred Buddhas of Bamiyan statues that towered over Afghanistan for 1500 years.
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3D Printing Artist Gives New Life to Artifacts and Sculptures Destroyed By ISIS
ISIS may be trying to destroy Iranian heritage and history, but one artist is fighting back by using technology and respect for the past.
After Digging Up Thimbles for an Hour, Amateur Metal Detectives Stumble Upon Literal Treasure Hoard
These four men spend their weeks working average day jobs – but they may finally have the money to retire after they recently struck gold.
With Champagne Bottle and Top Hat This Daredevil Dove Into the 'World's First-Ever Bungee Jump'
British man David Kirke was the first person to go bungee jumping-40 years ago-and he did it while wearing a top hat and grasping a bottle of champagne.
Most Precious Parts of Notre Dame Cathedral Were Saved; French Billionaires Are Paying to Restore the Rest
After battling the flames inside of Notre Dame Cathedral, officials say that the most iconic relics and structures of the building have survived.
For the First Time Ever, a Woman is Awarded the Most Prestigious Mathematics Award in the World
Described as the "Nobel" of mathematics, the prize also comes with a $700,000 award, which will be presented by the King of Norway in May.
Irish Town Builds Memorial to Thank Native Americans Who Helped During the Potato Famine
A giant sculpture was erected in Ireland to thank the "Trail of Tears" Native American tribe who sent what little money they could to help the Irish people during the Great Famine.
Lucky Dented Penny That Saved Soldier's Life During WWI Comes to Light 100 Years Later
If it had not been for this lucky penny, Maureen Coulson and her family may have never been born following their grandfather's service during WWI.
From Fellowship to Fab Four: Peter Jackson is Making Beatles Documentary With Unreleased New Footage
The mastermind behind "The Lord of the Rings" is about to become "The Lord of the Ringos" following his recent cinematic announcement.
Metal Brought to Earth by Asteroid That Wiped Out Dinosaurs Could Be Harmless Cure for Cancer
This rare material was brought to Earth by the massive asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 millions years ago – and now, it could cure cancer.
Graffiti From British Soldiers on D-Day Found in France
Graffiti and drawings left by British soldiers on the walls of a barn in France just after the Normandy landings on D-Day. (Photos)
British Woman Becomes First to Ski Across Antarctica Alone
British adventurer Felicity Aston became the first athlete ever to ski across Antarctica alone, using only her own muscle power and pulling two sleds with supplies for 59 days.
It's Time for a Hero: Lincoln Opens in Theaters Friday to Gushing Reviews
Just when the American people may be exhausted from presidential politics, along comes Lincoln. Steven Spielberg's highly anticipated film, set during the last, tumultuous few months of Abraham Lincoln's life, shows a man who is passionate, intelligent and heroic. Reviews are gushing over Daniel Day-Lewis's work in the film, which opens nationwide on Friday.
After Korean War Monument is Vandalized in NJ, a South Korean Town Donates to Repair it
62 years after the Korean War ended, residents of a South Korean town assured New Jersey veterans that their sacrifice in the 1950s will never be forgotten.
US Delegation Remembers Holocaust Hero Wallenberg in Hungary
On a chilly day, a United States Congressional delegation and other officials laid a wreath at the Budapest monument to Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, who is credited with saving the lives of as many as 100,000 Hungarian Jews during World War II. Friday's commemoration in Hungary's capital was part of a series of events marking the Raoul Wallenberg Year commemorating the centennial of his birth.
Hero of Hanukkah Touches Down at School
The kids at the Hebrew Academy of Huntington Beach could barely contain their excitement Tuesday as a sword- and shield-wielding Judah Maccabee — the hero in the story of Hanukkah — stepped from the Los Angeles Police Department helicopter that had just landed on their playground.
Last Surviving Ellis Island Ferry Transformed Into Historic Houseboat
The last surviving Ellis Island Ferry is now a beautiful residence for a New York couple. Christened the Yankee Ferry, it was used to transport immigrants from their incoming ships to Ellis Island, giving many their first sight of the new world.
Dead Sea Scrolls Come to Life on the Web (Video)
Discovered in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been available for viewing only in a museum in Israel...until now. Thanks to some expert digital photography and a project set up by Google, high-resolution photos of five of the seven original Dead Sea Scrolls can now be seen online, accompanied by descriptions of the scroll, its history, and its meaning.
Most Valuable Find Ever for Antiques Roadshow in Oklahoma
Carved rhinoceros horn cups earned the highest-value appraisal ever made by the Antiques Roadshow in its 16-year history. The unidentified man, who started collecting the Chinese cups inexpensively and had no idea of their worth, was told they were valued at over a million dollars.
Abbey Road Studio Installs Live Webcam on Famous Beatles Crosswalk
The historic crosswalk in front of Abbey Road Studios now has a 24-hour live streaming camera focused on the iconic crossing to show tourists trying to recreate the famous Beatles lineup inr the Abbey Road album cover. Every day fans flock to the famous crossing next to the studio, and can be seen snapping photos of themselves walking in the steps of John, Paul, George and Ringo.
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