History

World 9 hours ago

Scientists discover new Easter Island moai statue in dry lake bed

Scientists have found a previously undiscovered moai, monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people on Easter Island, in a dry lake bed.

LIFESTYLE 10 hours ago

'Freedom matters': Dallas exhibit at George W. Bush Presidential Center has opened

The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas, opened a new exhibit about American freedom — and includes such artifacts as the Magna Carta and the Declaration of Independence.

Ancient Egypt 11 hours ago

Mystery 30-foot chamber found inside Egypt's Great Pyramid

Egyptian officials revealed the discovery of a mysterious, 30-foot-long corridor sealed off inside the Pyramid of Khufu on Thursday. It was discovered using modern scanning.

Holiday 1 day ago

Women's History Month: The 2023 theme, why we celebrate and everything else you need to know

Women's History Month takes place each March and is a time to celebrate all women who have made important impacts on society. Each year, there is a theme for the occasion.

South America 2 days ago

Peruvian man found with 800-year-old mummy he called his 'spiritual girlfriend'

A Peruvian man was stopped by police while carrying a 600 to 800 year old mummy around in a food delivery bag, according to the country's Ministry of Culture.

Israel 2 days ago

9 historians recognized, awarded by Israeli university

The Dan David Prize board has announced the nine historians receiving the award this year, each recognized for perceived 'outstanding contributions' to the field.

US 4 days ago

Native American group given rights to 1970s 'Crying Indian' ad

The National Congress of American Indians was given the rights to Keep America Beautiful's 1971 "Crying Indian" ad, a recognizable anti-pollution advertisement featuring Iron Eyes Cody.

LIFESTYLE 5 days ago

On this day in history, Feb. 26, 1993, World Trade Center bombed in horrific attack

The World Trade Center in New York City has been an iconic landmark for decades. On this day in history, Feb. 26, 1993, the World Trade Center was bombed.

America Together 6 days ago

Black history through the years: Rosa Parks, Sojourner Truth, MLK Jr. and other famous figures in the US

Honoring Black History Month: From trailblazing abolitionists and scientists to judges, and civil rights leaders, numerous figures have played a role in American culture.

Media February 23

America under Biden 'eerily similar' to time before Republican victories 100 years ago, says historian

Filmmaker Amity Shlaes shares a preview of the Fox Nation documentary 'Coolidge: Rediscovering an American President' and President Coolidge's fight against government overreach.