15 British soldiers accused of lying to an inquiry into Bloody Sunday, during which 13 civilians were killed in the Northern Ireland conflict, will not face perjury charges.
Near the end of the Civil War, the two sides started executing enemy soldiers. That led to an actual death lottery. But instead of it continuing, good men found the humanity to stop it.
In the Texas War for Independence, the battle fought on the banks of the San Jacinto River saw 800 texans battle 1200 Mexican soldiers. General Sam Houston cried, "Remember the Alamo!"
Earth Day was born out of environmental activism and has led to the creation of important environmental safety regulations. Each year, it is celebrated by countries around the world.
The Jönköping County Museum in Sweden announced that it found 170 silver 'bracteates,' or coins, in a medieval grave. Experts said the coins are 800 years old.
Playwright William Shakespeare may have been born on this day in history, April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He would also die on this day, on (possibly) his 52nd birthday.
An Arab-Israeli journalist who was attacked by an anti-Israel agitator outside Columbia University spoke with Fox News Digital about his assault experience.
A new memorial has opened in the Czech Republic on the site of a former Nazi concentration camp for Roma, capping a process that took decades, officials said.
Four spears belonging to the Aboriginal Australians have been returned to the Indigenous community after being taken by Captain Cook in 1770 and presented to Trinity College in Cambridge.
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., called on the NYPD and President Biden to crack down on protesters harassing Jewish students on the campuses of NYU and Columbia University.
Bill Gladden, a British army veteran who played a significant role in the D-Day landings during World War II, has died at the age of 100, his family confirmed.
Italy’s Culture Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that it has banned loans to the Minneapolis Institute of Art because of an ongoing dispute over an ancient statue.
Ramen, a beloved Japanese dish, entices locals and foreigners alike with its spicy, steaming bowls of noodles. In Tokyo, lines winding around corners are common.
A retired U.K. geologist claims he's found Bronze Age-era artifacts in his backyard and surrounding areas, including blades and axes. "Finding the arrowhead was the starting point," he said.
Archaeologists at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate in Virginia recently dug up 18th-century bottles filled with a puzzling liquid. The liquid may be the remains of cherries.
A unique family emblem forms the shape of a maze in Perthshire, Scotland. The maze at the Scone Palace tourism attraction is half a mile long and was originally planted in 1991.
President George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States on this day in history, April 30, 1789, at New York City's Federal Hall.
Jesse Leitch found a time capsule in his kitchen ceiling with artifacts dating back to the early 1900s and he intends to make one of his own with both the old and some new items.
Paul Auster, a renowned author and filmmaker known for his narratives, including works like "The New York Trilogy" and "4 3 2 1," has died at the age of 77.
Ransom Riggs, known for the bestselling "Miss Peregrine" series, is set to release his new series "Sunderworld" this summer, published by Dutton Books for Young Readers.
Officials with the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society announced this week that the remains of a 1909 shipwreck were discovered partially intact at the bottom of Lake Superior.
The resurgence of hip-hop in China has marked a significant journey from suppression to prominence. In 2018, Chinese censors imposed restrictions on hip-hop.
A villa once owned by Adolf Hitler’s propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels, is reportedly going to be given away in an effort to end a decades-long debate.
Arkansas is set to replace the statues of two figures from its history that have represented the state at the U.S. Capitol with contemporary figures, officials say.
D-Day veteran Charles Shay is about to take part next month in the 80th celebrations of the landings in Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe.
The Prado Museum in Spain has confirmed the authenticity of a painting titled "Ecce Homo" by Italian Baroque master Caravaggio, previously thought lost.
Polish prosecutors have halted an investigation into human skeletons discovered at Wolf's Lair, Hitler's wartime headquarters, due to the advanced decay.
The Civil War wasn't all large battles. The future of US special forces was inspired by Lincoln’s Union Scouts who fought Confederate commander Mosby with bravery and brains.
Fox Nation's "Outlaws & Lawmen" dives into the history of the Wild West to recapture the stories of heroes and villains who helped shape law enforcement today.
On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed that mothers should be honored with flags flying at all government buildings. Later celebratory forms followed, including flowers and gifts.
A sword once wielded by legendary Union Gen. William T. Sherman is among numerous historic relics headed for the auction block next week in Ohio's capital.
Mother's Day has a long history in the United States, having been made an official holiday in 1914. Take a look back at the origins of the day and modern traditions of the occasion.
Rhode Island clear-broth clam chowder is a local culinary tradition that traces its roots to Native Americans who prepared seafood stew before the arrival of cows and creams.
President John Adams ordered the federal government to pack up offices in Philadelphia and move to the new home in Washington, D.C., on this day in history, May 15, 1800.
Why do we say certain popular phrases involving love and emotion? Here are explanations for "It takes two to tango," "Wear your heart on your sleeve" and more.
Passinho, the vibrant dance style born in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, was officially recognized as an "intangible cultural heritage" by legislators in the state of Rio.
Turkey has converted the ancient Chora church in Istanbul, previously a museum for over 70 years, into a mosque, marking the second major conversion in recent months.
A pigeon parachute that was used to carry messages during World War II and D-Day was found in an old shoebox. The unique item is reportedly at least 80 years old.
The remains of 17-year-old Army Pfc. Thomas A. Smith — who was killed in the Korean War — have been identified, and will be buried in his hometown of Grant, Michigan.
The idea of using news media to spin a narrative and push a political agenda is hardly new. The Confederate Secret Service used that strategy to try and defeat President Lincoln.
The Preakness Stakes is the second race in the Triple Crown series, held in Baltimore annually in May. Secretariat has the fastest Preakness Stakes time in the history of the race.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh took off on his historic transatlantic flight on this day in history, May 20, 1927. He would not land until 33-and-a-half hours later.
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