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DNA cracks centuries-old murder mystery involving one of history's most famous families

July 28, 2026

DNA cracks centuries-old murder mystery involving one of history's most famous families

Ancient DNA from the Medici brothers' remains revealed a novel malaria strain, offering scientific proof against longstanding poisoning rumors, researchers say.

Ancient Egyptian settlement discovered from era that fueled Exodus debate

July 27, 2026

Ancient Egyptian settlement discovered from era that fueled Exodus debate

Mudbrick tombs, unusual burials and scarab amulets emerged from the Wadi Tumilat corridor connecting the Nile Delta to Egypt's frontier, officials recently announced.

Congress should honor Teddy Roosevelt and conserve our outdoors for the next 250 years

July 26, 2026

Congress should honor Teddy Roosevelt and conserve our outdoors for the next 250 years

A foreign visitor surcharge and renewed infrastructure funding aim to address failing systems at Yellowstone, Yosemite and other national parks.

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on costly cities and Trump tee times

July 26, 2026

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on costly cities and Trump tee times

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of costly cities, Trump tee times and more.

GOP lawmaker demands answers after Smithsonian chief urged moving beyond 'America First mentality'

July 25, 2026

GOP lawmaker demands answers after Smithsonian chief urged moving beyond 'America First mentality'

Rep. Mike Carey grilled Smithsonian leadership on why the National Museum of American History dropped "American history" from its mission statement.

Mystery of gold coin shipwreck finally unmasked after 30 years: 'Fantastic conclusion'

July 24, 2026

Mystery of gold coin shipwreck finally unmasked after 30 years: 'Fantastic conclusion'

More than 400 Moroccan gold coins helped researchers identify the Dom van Keulen, a Dutch trading ship that sank off Devon's coast back in 1633. Here are the details.

WATCH: ‘Shocking’ Ben Franklin smear leaves Smithsonian chief with ‘no regrets’

July 23, 2026

WATCH: ‘Shocking’ Ben Franklin smear leaves Smithsonian chief with ‘no regrets’

A Heritage Foundation expert called a Smithsonian exhibit "shocking" for suggesting Benjamin Franklin may have used electroshock on enslaved people.

Archaeologists uncover 1,700-year-old Christian city hidden beneath Egypt's desert

July 23, 2026

Archaeologists uncover 1,700-year-old Christian city hidden beneath Egypt's desert

A fourth-century basilica church and archive of 200 written documents emerged from excavations by archaeologists at the Ain al-Sabil site in Egypt's Dakhla Oasis.

Meet the forgotten patriot who helped secure American independence

July 22, 2026

Meet the forgotten patriot who helped secure American independence

Fox News Digital gets an exclusive guided tour of the 'Spirit of '76' exhibit with designer Matthew Taylor, who shares the stories of some overlooked Revolutionary War heroes and Caesar Rodney's legendary midnight ride.

Experts finally solve mystery of teenage Revolutionary War soldier 246 years after his death

July 22, 2026

Experts finally solve mystery of teenage Revolutionary War soldier 246 years after his death

DNA analysis has identified Private John Pumphrey, a teenager from a prominent Maryland family who died at the Battle of Camden in South Carolina in 1780.