Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, four-star general, spent 5 years as president of Columbia University, 1948-1953. Yet many appear to have forgotten his WWII-era warnings about rampant antisemitism.
Abigail Adams proved a peerless patriot in the American Revolution with "a spirit that will not be conquered" while championing rights for women in the new nation.
National parks and battlefields tell the sweeping history of the American Revolution. But the full story of independence includes these 5 unusual or forgotten sites.
The American Culture Quiz tests readers each week on their knowledge of U.S. heritage, history, culture and people. This week's test includes everything from pop music to popular pups.
Shakshuka is the "heart of Israeli culture," Israel-American chef Avi Shemtov told Fox News Digital. Shakshuka is a savory tomato stew popular in both Israel and the United States.
Winslow, Arizona achieved fame through The Eagles' hit song "Take It Easy." Downtown Winslow "died" due to the interstate in 1979 but has leaned on the famous song for new life.
The Hubble Space Telescope, proclaimed by NASA to be the most significant advance in astronomy since Galileo, was placed in orbit on this day in history, April 25, 1990.
John Froelich, the oldest son of German immigrants, was born in Iowa in 1849. The grain mill operator tinkered away on a gasoline traction, the tractor, that changed global agriculture.
The United States Marines Corps proved its resolve by leading a mercenary force on an incredible attack on Tripoli during the Barbary Wars on this day in history, April 27, 1805.
Here's a look at five niche and boutique museums around the nation that chronicle the minutiae of American life, from favorite foods to pop culture superheroes.
Heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali refused to join the United States military at the height of the Vietnam War on this day in history, April 28, 1967.
This week's American Culture Quiz tests readers' knowledge of the Kentucky Derby, U.S. gems and geography, and Hollywood and presidential history. See how well you do!
Celebrated sitcom "Seinfeld" was famously set in a fictional New York City diner called Monk's Cafe. Two real diners are now tourist attractions for their role in TV lore.
Non-alcoholic beers are one of the lone bright spots in an industry suffering stagnant growth recent years. Here are five beers, plus three major trends, driving the trend.
The Empire State Building, the world's tallest skyscraper at the time and perhaps still the most famous in the world, opened on this day in history, May 1, 1931.
The John and Annie Glenn Museum opens to the public for the 2024 season on Wednesday, May 1. It traces the formative years of astronaut John Glenn and his wife.
The King James Version of the Bible, the most popular book in the English language, was published according to scholarly estimate on this day in history, May 2, 1611.
Mochi donuts, a fusion of Japanese and American culinary traditions, are colorful, whimsical, Instagrammable and surging in popularity in the United States.
Margaret Mitchell earned a Pulitzer Prize in Novels for her Civil War epic "Gone with the Wind" on this day in history, May 3, 1937. She died tragically at age 48.
The Kentucky Derby debuted in 1875, the horse race a vision of Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., grandson of American explorer William Clark in hopes of reviving commonwealth's economy.
Modelo Especial, brewed in Mexico, is the top-selling beer in the United States following years of growth and in the wake of the Bud Light Dylan Mulvaney disaster.
Veterans who commit suicide are 95% male and the crisis is often driven by marital disputes and a resulting inabiilty to see their children on a regular basis, experts and advocates said.
Mel the Clothing celebrates the Kentucky Derby on the Runway for the Roses in Boston. Her fashion line had a breakout moment during the 2023 NFL season.
Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young hurled the first perfect game of the World Series era for the Boston Americans, later the Red Sox, on this day in history, May 5, 1904.
Chef-owner Scott Koshnoodi of Parklife, a modern Mexican taqueria in New York City, makes masa for his tortillas inspired by a primitive cooking technique used by the Aztecs.
The American Culture Quiz from Fox News Digital tests your command each week of our unique national traits, trends, people and popular interests — including music, major hit songs and more.
The last episode of "Friends" aired on May 6, 2004, yet the appeal of the show is evident 20 years later in the popularity of these five New York City tourist attractions.
Rhubarb explodes across rural America in May. The rare perennial plant is a vegetable that's treated more like a fruit, and its harvest is celebrated with festivals around the country.
Reims, France is one of the world's most compelling tourist destinations. It's the largest city in Champagne while home to French Christianity, kings and significant World War II victory.
Walter Diemer, a 23-year-old accountant for Fleer Co. of Philadelphia, invented bubble gum in 1928. The secret formula had defied the best food scientists for decades.
The Rolling Stones recorded "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" after guitarist Keith Richards captured the riff in his sleep on this day in history, May 12, 1965.
The American Culture Quiz from Fox News Digital tests readers' knowledge of unique national traits, trends, people and popular interests. Try this newest one featuring a baseball great and more.
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.
On this day in history, May 16, 1986, "Top Gun" is released — and after rising to the top of the charts, it went on to become a Hollywood movie classic of the big screen.
The new book "Sealed With a Kiss" by Massachusetts author Paula Bernice Roberts is based on 350 love letters her father wrote her mother amid his World War II Army service.
The U.S Supreme Court declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case on this day in history, May 17, 1954.
Otto Rohwedder of Davenport, Iowa, created the invention by which all others are judged — sliced bread — in 1928. His innovation quickly changed consumer culture.
Lara Trump and Kevin Sorbo tout traditional values with children's story hours in Florida this weekend, reading from their new children's titles published by Brave Books.
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