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October 4, 2024

On this day in history, October 4, 1927, Mount Rushmore's moment of creation begins in South Dakota

Sculptor Gutzon Borglum began carving the images of four U.S. presidents into Mount Rushmore on Oct. 4, 1927. The effort employed 400 people and took 14 years to complete.

October 2, 2024

On this day in history, October 2, 1945, 'American Pie' singer-songwriter Don McLean is born

Singer Don McLean was born on this day in history, October 2, 1945. The New York-born singer is best known for the iconic song "American Pie" and the album of the same name.

September 28, 2024

‘American Gothic’, famous piece by artist Grant Wood, is displayed to visitors at the Art Institute of Chicago

Iowa-born Grant Wood completed "American Gothic" in 1930. It became a famous piece that generated speculation from viewers about its subjects.

September 25, 2024

Make money as a language translator with this step-by-step guide

Language translators are fluent in at least two languages but sometimes more. They work with written texts, helping to translate messages from one language to another.

September 21, 2024

Making stuff by hand taps into the great tradition of American individualism

Bestselling author A.J. Jacobs spent a year "living" the Constitution — and in part three of an original series for Fox News Digital, he reveals how he rediscovered the lost art of craftsmanship.

September 19, 2024

Archaeologists discover unique artwork in England dating back to the early 2nd century

During excavations of Wroxeter Roman City in Shropshire, England, a 'rare' mosaic depicting colorful fish and dolphins, dating back to the early 2nd century was found.

September 17, 2024

On this day in history, September 17, 1937, Abraham Lincoln carving is officially dedicated at Mount Rushmore

The Mount Rushmore carving of Abraham Lincoln, the nation's 16th president, was officially dedicated on this day in history, Sept. 17, 1937, in Keystone, South Dakota.

September 13, 2024

London art heist: Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ swiped from gallery, 2 charged

Larry Fraser, 47, and James Love, 53, have been charged with burglary after the Banksy artwork "Girl with Balloon" was stolen from a London art gallery.

September 7, 2024

On this day in history, September 7, 1936, legendary singer-songwriter Buddy Holly is born in Lubbock, Texas

Buddy Holly was born into a musical family in Texas on this day in history, Sept. 7, 1936, and went on to become a major star in the 1950s, inspired by Elvis, among others.

September 5, 2024

The privacy predicament of NYC’s Traffic Cam Photobooth site

Traffic Cam Photobooth is a website created by a Brooklyn artist that allows the public to take selfies using New York City's traffic cameras.