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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists have uncovered a one-of-a-kind artifact near the Sea of Galilee that may reveal new details about how early Christians practiced baptism. The 1,400-year-old artifact was recently found in the ancient city of Hippos, a prominent bishop’s seat during the Byzantine era, according to a March 30…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,100-year-old sling bullet in Israel inscribed with a pointed message aimed at enemy forces. The scientists found the bullet in a necropolis area along an ancient road at Hippos, once a prominent bishop’s seat during the Byzantine era. The city was known as…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For American travelers, tipping may feel second nature — but in Europe, that instinct can backfire. While navigating new currencies and customs, small gestures like leaving loose change on the table may not translate well, travel expert Rick Steves warns. “You’re just raising the bar and messing…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Luxury hotels are taking their five-star service offshore, launching a new wave of superyachts designed to lure travelers who have long avoided traditional cruises, according to reports. For years, many wealthy travelers avoided traditional cruises, dodging notoriously crowded decks, buffet lines and megaships. Now, some of the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they’ll be slapped with extra surcharges related to the fuel issues in the next months as a result. Some cruise operators are already introducing additional fees on certain trips. StarDream…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new study published in the journal Nature suggests that man’s best friend lived alongside humans far earlier than previously believed. The study was detailed in a University College London (UCL) press release on March 26. The findings centered around ancient DNA found at archaeological sites in…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight’s seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires aircraft to be able to evacuate within…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A B.C. diver has made an extraordinary discovery beneath the waters of Saanich Inlet. Ancient cloud sponges were once thought to be extinct, but Ryan Swan from Be Sea Adventure captured them on video. “It was really cool, like visually to see the sponges in their habitat,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 2,500-year-old priceless cultural icon from Romania that was stolen in an art museum heist last year, has been recovered. The Cotofenesti helmet was found more than a year after it was taken in January 2025 and unveiled this week — under armed guard — at the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Flight passengers are getting crafty as airports continue to suffer from the “wait gate” fallout of the DHS shutdown that resulted in a shortage of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers. A New York-based line waiting service, Same Ole Line Dudes, has attracted the interest of travelers who…