History

VIDEO 5 hours ago

Archaeologist discusses recent discovery of ancient Macedonian city

Nick Angeloff, a professor at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, spoke with Fox News Digital about recent excavation work in North Macedonia.

Lifestyle 6 hours ago

'The shot heard 'round the world' of American Revolution surrounded by controversy, intrigue: Who fired first?

It's the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and it's still not clear who fired the first shot of the American Revolution? Does it even matter?

Archaeology 16 hours ago

Archaeologists reveal strange inscriptions in Room of the Last Supper in Jerusalem

Archaeologists have uncovered a collection of unique, centuries-old inscriptions in a place believed to be the site of the Last Supper, with the graffiti dating back to the Middle Ages.

Travel 18 hours ago

Archaeologists uncover remnants of Florida's short-lived British past in St. Augustine: 'Always fascinating'

City archaeologist Andrea White of St. Augustine, Florida, spoke with Fox News Digital about a recent excavation that unearthed remnants of the city's brief British past.

VIDEO 19 hours ago

Archaeologists unearth remnants of British control of St. Augustine in 1700s

Andrea White, a city archaeologist in St. Augustine, Florida, spoke to Fox News Digital about the recent excavation of 18th-century British redoubts in the Sunshine State.

US 19 hours ago

‘One if by Land’: White House, Boston celebrates 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride

Paul Revere’s midnight ride was commemorated with an official White House statement and video on Friday, while in Boston Revere rode again.

Travel 4 days ago

Ancient treasure found by metal detectorists in 'important' and legendary region

Metal detectorists recently unearthed millennia-old treasure in a small European village, according to the Breaza Mures Municipality City Hall in Romania. The silver pieces are tarnished with age.

Travel 4 days ago

Rare 4,000-year-old musical instrument 'buried in the ground' puzzles archaeologists

Archaeologists in Dahwa, Oman, found two strange discs that turned out to be a rare 4,000-year-old musical instrument, according to a recently published study.

Quizzes 6 days ago

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on screen stars, garden greatness and our Founding Fathers

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of screen stars, garden greatness and our Founding Fathers.

Archaeology 6 days ago

Experts shocked by ancient King Arthur manuscript found tucked inside book: 'Survived the centuries'

Historians from the University of Cambridge recently unveiled a rare 13th-century document that depicts the stories of King Arthur and Merlin, with its preservation considered a miracle.

Travel April 11

Dozens of ancient skeletons found in heart of bustling city: 'Hard to imagine'

In Brussels, Belgium, archaeologists recently uncovered the remnants of an ancient cemetery in a bustling area of the city. The skeletons date back to the Middle Ages.

VIDEO April 11

Medieval skeletons found in heart of Brussels during archaeological excavation

Archaeologists in Brussels, Belgium, recently came across the remnants of an old cemetery located in a busy part of the city. The remains date back to the Middle Ages. (Source: @mijnmivb via Facebook)

World War Two April 9

New book reveals untold story of Gen. Wainwright, highest-ranking American POW of World War II

Learn the story of Gen. Jonathan Wainwright, who became the highest-ranking American POW during WWII, in Jonathan Horn's newest book, "The Fate of the Generals."

Travel April 8

Beach walk by man, woman yields ancient weapon discovery bearing 'secrets' from the past

Two pedestrians on the beach found a 2,500-year-old dagger in Poland last month, and the Museum of the History of the Kamieńska Land announced the discovery on Facebook on March 30.

Travel April 7

Archaeologists uncover hundreds of bodies under soccer field in eerie find: 'Truly a battlefield'

Archaeologists in Vienna, Austria, uncovered a significant find: a Roman mass grave from the first century A.D., located beneath a soccer field. They shared their findings publicly.

Archaeology April 7

Ancient settlement reveals remains of 1,800-year-old dog, baffling experts: 'Preserved quite well'

Archaeologists have recently unearthed the remarkably well-preserved remains of a dog from ancient Rome, shedding light on the widespread practice of ritual sacrifice in antiquity.

VIDEO April 6

Belgian archaeologists uncover well-preserved dog dating back to Roman times

SOLVA Archaeology Service in Belgium announced the recent discovery of ancient Roman artifacts and remains, including a well-preserved dog, in Velzeke. (Source: SOLVA Dienst Archeologie)

Archaeology April 4

Excavation near site where Jesus was crucified and buried results in ancient discovery

Proof of ancient olive trees and grapevines, consistent with a Bible verse, has been found at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, an archaeologist confirms.

Travel April 3

Archaeologists discover long-lost tomb of unknown pharaoh in Egypt

Dr. Josef Wegner, a curator at the Penn Museum, shared insights with Fox News Digital following his recent groundbreaking discovery of a tomb belonging to an unknown pharaoh.

Archaeology April 2

Little girl discovers 3,800-year-old amulet with ties to Biblical people during family trip

3-year-old Israeli Ziv Nitzan discovered a 3,800-year-old Canaanite amulet during a family trip last month at Tel Azeka, according to the IAA.

Archaeology April 2

Ancient tomb tied to Roman gladiator discovered by archaeologists

Archaeologists in Italy have recently discovered ancient Roman tombs while excavating a necropolis, including one with a gladiator's epitaph. Coins, lamps and vases were also found.

Politics April 2

Vance’s active VP role is a historical rarity, 'huge asset' to US, says top GOP ally

Heritage Foundation president says Vice President JD Vance, who spoke Tuesday before the screening of "Live Not By Lies," has been more visible on the world stage than other veeps.

Donald Trump April 2

Does President Trump really need to cut down Andrew Jackson's magnolia tree? Expert weighs in

Fox News Digital consulted an expert after President Trump revealed that a historic tree at the White House, originally planted by Andrew Jackson, is set to be cut down.

Travel April 1

Archaeologists uncover proof of ancient biblical battle at Armageddon site: 'Exceptional phenomenon'

A team of archaeologists may have discovered evidence of the biblical Battle of Megiddo, where Josiah, the king of Judah, was killed by Egyptian forces in 609 B.C.

Politics March 30

Trump announces plan to chop down magnolia tree purportedly planted by Andrew Jackson: 'Must come to an end'

President Donald Trump has revealed plans to remove a tree from the White House thought to have been planted by President Andrew Jackson in the early 1800s.

Travel March 28

Ancient Jewish ritual bath, oldest of its kind in Europe, uncovered by archaeologists

Archeologists recently uncovered an historic 1,600-year-old Jewish bath known as a mikveh in Ostia Antica, the archaeological site of an ancient Roman city.

History March 27

Experts reveal details about a 16th-century Catholic saint found 'perfectly preserved': 'Truly unique'

Researchers are beginning to reveal details about St. Teresa of Avila, the 16th-century Catholic saint whose body was found miraculously intact last year.

Politics March 27

Trump pushes to ‘restore truth in American History,' end DEI at Smithsonian

Trump's latest EO takes aim at "anti-American" DEI programming in federal institutions like the Smithsonian by empowering Congress to withhold taxpayer dollars.

Travel March 26

Mysterious pyramid, ancient bronze coins discovered by archaeologists

Archaeologists have discovered a mysterious pyramid dating back 2,200 years in Israel's Judean Desert. Ancient relics like bronze coins and historical documents were also found.

Travel March 25

Metal detectorist unwittingly discovers strange hoard of hundreds of ancient objects: 'Rarely seen'

British archaeologists recently uncovered a remarkable collection of two-millennia-old artifacts dating back to the Iron Age, thanks to a metal detectorist.