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American History TV visited the Jamestown Rediscovery project's archaeology and conservation labs to learn how history is revealed through artifacts. The original 1607 English fort was discovered in 1994, and over a million objects have been unearthed and catalogued since then.  In a related American Artifacts program, we took a tour of the current excavation sites. Part two of a three-part series.

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The original 1607 English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia had long been considered lost under the James River. Then, in 1994, archaeologist and historian Bill Kelso found evidence of the site. Since then, the Jamestown Rediscovery Project has unearthed more than a million artifacts, including many complete skeletons of the settlers. American History TV visited Jamestown for an “in the trenches” archaeology tour with Mr. Kelso, the project director. Part one of a three-part series.

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British Prime Minister David Cameron answered questions from members of the House of Commons in his weekly question time. Issues  included the phone hacking scandal, the situation in the Eurozone including Greece, and the upcoming G8 and NATO meetings taking place this weekend in the United States.

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Our daily Live program provides a forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events, and legislation.

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On the day after Rep. Ron Paul announced he would end active campaigning for President, his son Sen. Rand Paul and author Brian Doherty talked about the 2012 presidential race and his new book, "Ron Paul’s Revolution: The Man and the Movement He Inspired."

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Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney in Iowa today called the nation's debt "America's nightmare" and talked about his plans to reduce federal spending as well as the deficit.

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The Senate Special Committee on Aging, chaired by Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) heard testimony on a new report by the GAO on how the employment status of older workers has changed since the recession and ways help older workers find new jobs.

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A House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee held a hearing on Chinese civil rights activist Chen Guangcheng, who called in by speaker phone to update members on his situation and on the violent treatment of his family and supporters. 

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State Department Spokesman, Victoria Nuland conducts a daily briefing at the State Department.

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President Obama provided remarks at the 31^st annual Peace Officers Memorial Service in Washington. The ceremony is part of Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week.  

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