A warship carrying about 330 people — including James Stuart, future King of England — ran aground and sank on May 6, 1682. Now the shipwreck's location has finally been revealed off the coast of England 340 years later.

Unopened wine bottles still intact in a sunken royal ship after 340 years

What served as the last sanctuary of Japanese soldiers during World War II was the astonishing Bugabuga Hill in Villaba, Leyte. Fittingly, after WWII, this site was declared as a historical landmark.

In Bugabuga Hills A Peak of History,  A Challenging Quest

Hand-me downs from bicycles, books, old cameras and old money 

PAMANA SALE

UNITED NATIONS — Marking one year of war, Ukraine and Russia lobbied countries at the United Nations on Wednesday for backing ahead of a vote by the 193-member General Assembly that the United States declared will “go down in history.”

UN marks one year of Ukraine war with vote to ‘go down in history’

Workers arrange flowers that were offered at the Cry of Pugad Lawin Shrine in Quezon City today  on the 126th anniversary. 

PUGAD LAWIN'S 126TH ANNIVERSARY

Capt. Isao Yamasoye, better remembered as 'Captain Yamasoy' is a WWII Japanese officer who ordered his men not to abuse the locals in Dulag, Leyte –including the prisoners. His friendship with the locals saw him playing judo and even serenading them.

A Jap officer worth remembering

Amid all the concerns about "historical distortionism," historians in the Philippines have been engaged in rekindling interest among the public in discussing our history more.

Local historian claims to have discovered true origins of Calamba City's name

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) issued a resolution correcting the birth date of Filipino painter Juan Luna. He is the man behind the masterpieces Spoliarium, which can now be viewed at the National Museum of Fine Arts; The Parisian Life, 1892; and La Bulaquena, 1895, among others.


Birth date of hero-artist Juan Luna amended

The saying that the best way to know a place is through its locals, does not hold true for Ormocanons. At least this is what  surprised OpinYon 8 reporters, who asked several locals from Ormoc of possible historical sites and local delicacies to recommend prior to the commemoration of the historic Battle of Ormoc last December 20.

Ormocanons forget the city’s history

The nomination of Iloilo City, specifically its historic street Calle Real, for UNESCO World Heritage Site designation, is a pivotal moment that shines a global spotlight on the city's rich cultural and historical heritage. 


Calle Real Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site

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