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‘Ghost Ship’ World War II Destroyer Found Off California
The vessel was returned to the United States after the war and sunk during Navy exercises in 1946. The wreck was discovered northwest of San Francisco.
San Jose Museum Has the Largest Exhibit of Ancient Egyptian Artifacts in Western North America
The artifacts are organized into four different sections: daily life, afterlife, religion, and rulers.
When California Was Its Own Nation for 25 Days
The California Republic existed for several weeks in 1846 during the Bear Flag Revolt.
World’s Oldest Active Sailing Ship, Star of India, Is a National Historic Landmark
The iron vessel is over 160 years old and has traveled around the world 21 times.
An Ancient Melody of Love: ‘Sounds of Seikilos’
A flowerpot stand in a Turkish garden turned out to be the world’s oldest known complete musical composition.
