Archaeology

Travel 36 mins ago

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 20 hours ago

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 1 day ago

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 1 day ago

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 1 day ago

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 2 days ago

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 3 days ago

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 6 days ago

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 6 days ago

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 6 days ago

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

Ancient religious relics recovered after church robberies now on display in new exhibit

A museum exhibit in Cyprus is featuring ancient religious relics, which include mosaics and wall frescoes that were stolen during an invasion in the 1970s and sold on the black market.

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.

Travel March 25

Ancient sketches from 200,000 years ago found inside cave

Sketches on a stone unearthed in Marbella, Spain, are believed to be 200,000 years old, providing insight into settlers during the Early Middle Paleolithic period.

Media March 19

Shakespeare's birthplace to be 'decolonized' after British researchers say his work enables 'White supremacy'

A nonprofit that oversees museums commemorating William Shakespeare's life is purportedly working to "decolonize" his legacy and make experiences at his museums more inclusive.

Travel March 17

Travelers can hunt for million-year-old fossils and more valuable treasures in these spots

Travelers can dig up 66-million-year-old dinosaur fossils in New Jersey or mine for diamonds at an Arizona state park. See more U.S. locations where you can hunt for treasures.

Travel March 16

Rare artifacts representing America's 250th birthday will be featured in major exhibition

Rare artifacts will be featured in the "Give Me Liberty" exhibit at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond to commemorate America's upcoming 250th anniversary.

Travel March 15

Veteran-led dig of Revolutionary War battlefield seeks to shed light on history, empower disabled vets

The founder of American Veterans Archaeological Recovery spoke with Fox News Digital about a recent veteran-led excavation at Camden Battlefield in South Carolina.

Archaeology March 13

Discovery of partially fossilized face belongs to oldest human ancestor in Western Europe, new study says

A fragment of a face from a human ancestor is the oldest in Western Europe, according to the results published Wednesday in the journal Nature.

Lifestyle March 12

Archaeologists uncover 'creepy' puppets in odd location: 'This thing almost moved'

Multiple clay puppets with creepy open-mouthed expressions were discovered at the top of a pyramid in El Salvador. The figurines are around 2,400 years old.

Travel March 11

Archaeologists unearth rare artifacts beneath Harriet Tubman's family home

Artifacts tied to American abolitionist Harriet Tubman were found by archaeologists at her father's home in Hanover, Maryland. Plates, pitchers, and bowls were found at the site.

Travel March 9

Ancient structure used for cult 'rituals' discovered by archaeologists

A Neolithic Timber Circle was discovered by archeologists in Denmark resembling the historical landmark Stonehenge in the U.K. It is open to be viewed by the public.

Congress March 7

We live in time: Daylight Savings and the 'Time Lords' of Congress

Scuffles over Daylight Saving Time and its legislative ilk have roiled Congress for centuries. Here's how the long, tumultuous battle over control of the clock has unfolded so far.

House Of Representatives March 7

'I'm excited': Hollywood star rallies around new national landmark with support from both parties

Republicans and Democrats are teaming up with Lynda Carter to get a new women's history museum in DC.

Lifestyle March 2

Archaeologists uncover treasures from 3,000-year-old gold mine in Egypt that 'reveals historical secrets'

Archaeologists recently unearthed an impressive mining complex dating back 3,000 years, which had been used to extract gold and pulverize and filter quartz.

Travel March 1

Ancient dinosaur footprint dating back 100 million years discovered near coastal town

A paleontologist describes how he unearthed a 100-million-year-old dinosaur footprint on a beach in England. The "massive" print is of the Iguanodon species.

Opinion February 28

My family sacrificed for me. And now I have a plan to unlock opportunity for others

Sen. Tim Scott knows how hard it is for many Americans. He grew up poor, raised by a single mother. That taught him people need help to escape poverty. He has a plan to do just that.

Opinion February 27

Morning Glory: Change comes to the White House 'press pool' 

The legacy media is battling over the future of the White House press pool as journalists struggle to keep control of who gets to ask questions of the president. It's time for a change.

World War Two February 23

80 years ago Marines raised flag over Iwo Jima in iconic moment

On this day in 1945, six U.S. Marines raised the American flag over the island of Iwo Jima on the fourth day of what would become over a monthlong brutal battle.

Travel February 20

Ancient tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II unearthed by archaeologists in Egypt

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced that archaeologists have discovered the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II, marking the first royal tomb discovery since 1922.