Historic Sites

Historic Sites 2 hours ago

Historic church suffers 'incredibly rare' grave collapse, revealing ancient family vault

A sinkhole collapse at an historic English churchyard revealed a 300-year-old family vault. Rev. Paul Fillery, a church official, told Fox News Digital the church is working to repair the tomb.

History 1 day ago

'Hugely exciting' ring found in English countryside may have link to infamous plot, heads to auction

A 16th-century gold ring linked to the infamous Gunpowder Plot goes to auction this month. It's expected to fetch £12,000 after being found near Robert Catesby's birthplace.

Discovery 1 day ago

TV crew uncovers 2,000-year-old murder mystery during shoot at ancient British settlement

Archaeologists filming "Sandi Toksvig's Hidden Wonders" uncovered a 2,000-year-old murder mystery in Dorset, finding a teenage skeleton buried face-down.

Discovery 2 days ago

Archaeologists retrieve first treasure items from $20B 'Holy Grail' shipwreck off Colombia

Colombia has recovered the first artifacts from San José galleon, also known as the legendary "Holy Grail of shipwrecks." It is said to contain $20 billion worth of treasure.

Discovery 4 days ago

Father and son's metal detecting trip uncovers historic artillery cache in Czech forest

Near the Poland border, a father and son who were metal detecting discovered buried artillery shells, prompting a major bomb squad operation involving Czech officials.

Fox Nation 6 days ago

Brian Kilmeade retraces Washington’s daring Delaware crossing in new Fox Nation season

Brian Kilmeade retraces George Washington's famous Delaware River crossing in Fox Nation's "What Makes America Great" and uncovers the Revolutionary War story that changed history.

Discovery 6 days ago

Ancient Roman fort yields 2,000-year-old fruit that survived the centuries, plus other treasures

Archaeologists discovered rare Roman relics at Bremenium Fort in northern England, including 2,000-year-old preserved fruit, pottery and military artifacts.

Food-Drink November 19

Ancient fire reveals perfectly preserved and 'very important' 5,000-year-old food find

Ancient barley grains from 5,000 years ago discovered in Turkey's Van province reveal Bronze Age agricultural practices. The burned kernels were preserved at Iremir Mound site.

Discovery November 18

Massive underwater ruins could be evidence of Plato's lost Atlantis, researcher insists

Independent researchers led by Michael Donnellan claim to have discovered ancient ruins on Spain's Salmedina Island that could be Plato's lost city of Atlantis.

Discovery November 17

Ancient snack bar hides Egyptian secret buried for nearly 2,000 years

Archaeologists discovered an Egyptian ceramic vase in a Pompeii fast-food kitchen destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, revealing cultural exchanges in the ancient city.

Travel November 16

Unexpected city tops list for stress-free getaways this year, according to new data

Kraków tops new study as Europe's most stress-free city break destination. Quick 17-minute airport transfers, walkable UNESCO old town and affordable prices make it a great choice.

Discovery November 15

Deadly bacteria that doomed Napoleon's army discovered 213 years after Russian retreat

Scientists recently discovered deadly bacteria in DNA from Napoleon's soldiers' teeth, revealing new causes of death during the catastrophic 1812 Russian retreat.

Discovery November 13

Archaeologists reveal unusual ritual objects from ancient biblical cult at Armageddon site

Ancient Canaanite ritual artifacts and 5,000-year-old winepress discovered at Tel Megiddo in Israel, the biblical site known as Armageddon from the Book of Revelation.

Discovery November 12

Archaeologists unearth evidence of biblical power struggle beneath Jerusalem: 'Screamed with excitement'

The first Assyrian inscription discovered in Jerusalem reveals ancient biblical-era correspondence between Assyrian Empire and Kingdom of Judah, dating back 2,700 years.

Archaeology November 10

Ancient Christian mosaic with mysterious inscription unearthed at traditional birthplace of Abraham

A fifth-century Christian mosaic was unearthed in Urfa, Turkey, the traditional birthplace of Abraham, shedding light on early Byzantine art.

Archaeology November 10

Warriors found stacked in ancient well reveal violent tale of battlefield defeat: archaeologists

Researchers recently identified Roman warriors' bodies stacked in an ancient well in Croatia, connecting them to Emperor Gallienus' victory at the Battle of Mursa in 260 AD.

Travel November 9

One of world's most sacred landmarks expected to welcome record crowds this year

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, expects 12 million visitors this year as it approaches the anniversary of its reopening after the devastating April 2019 fire.

Travel November 8

Louvre heist in broad daylight amid apparent security lapses puts global museums on alert

The heist at the Louvre highlighted the challenges of protecting highly valued works of art and other prized items, from the famous "Mona Lisa" theft in 1911 to modern museum heists.

Travel November 4

Medieval tower's collapse traps man, leads to 11-hour rescue mission with tragic outcome

A worker has died after a Rome tower partially collapsed during renovation. Firefighters spent 11 hours rescuing the man trapped in the Torre dei Conti before the tragic outcome.

Archaeology November 3

Archaeologists uncover massive stone ruins from ancient city that once rivaled Rome

Archaeologists recently discovered a massive 2,000-year-old stone basin in ancient Gabii, Italy, revealing early Roman public architecture from Rome's powerful rival city.

Travel November 1

Inside the last Boeing 707 to serve as Air Force One: See Reagan's jet that marked the end of an era

The last Boeing 707 Air Force One now sits in a stunning glass pavilion in California, where visitors can discover the aircraft that carried Reagan and six other presidents through history.

VIDEO November 1

Reagan's Air Force One Pavilion is a 'living piece of history,' CEO says

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation CEO David Trulio shares the story behind the iconic Air Force One Pavilion — including how the aircraft was disassembled, transported and rebuilt.

Travel November 1

Medieval English castle linked to Hadrian's Wall hits market for lofty sum, but there's a catch

Bellister Castle in Northumberland, England, is hitting the market for about $3.34 million, but there's a catch. It's a National Trust lease ending in 2145, not a traditional sale.

Archaeology October 31

Devastating fire leads to treasure trove of thousands of artifacts beneath historic tavern

Archaeologists in Troy, Ohio, uncovered an estimated 4,500 historic artifacts beneath the fire-damaged Overfield Tavern, including coins from 1817 and 1846.

Archaeology October 30

Hidden medieval halls discovered beneath world-famous university as archaeologists sift through remains

An excavation at Oxford University has yielded ancient book clasps, medieval pens and imported fish bones, offering fascinating glimpses into college life and trade from another time.

Archaeology October 29

Angler digging for fishing worms uncovers massive medieval treasure in hidden cauldron

A person digging for fishing worms near a Swedish summer cottage recently discovered a medieval silver hoard containing up to 20,000 coins, along with rings and pendants.

Travel October 29

Archaeologists uncover 1,600-year-old wine factory hidden near ancient mountain castle

Archaeologists discovered a 1,600-year-old wine production center in southeastern Turkey near an ancient castle, revealing Roman-era grape-processing facilities.

Portland October 28

'Anarchists illegally took them down,' and now Portland is putting statues of Lincoln and Roosevelt back up

Portland decides to reinstall Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt monuments after public sessions revealed divided opinions on the statues removed during 2020 protests.

Archaeology October 28

Archaeologists unearth secrets of Lancaster County's oldest tavern, buried for centuries beneath pasture

Archaeologists recently uncovered the likely remains of Lancaster County's oldest colonial tavern from 1725, revealing thousands of artifacts that offer historically significant insights.

Archaeology October 27

3,000-year-old Egyptian fortress uncovered along route tied to biblical Exodus

Archaeologists in Egypt discovered a 3,000-year-old fortress along the Horus Military Road, which was referenced in the Book of Exodus. It dates back to the New Kingdom period.