History

Opinion November 3

America needs more heroes like 'Reagan.' Forget the critics

Decades ago, America was holding out for a hero and got one -- Ronald Reagan. The movie about the president's life was beloved by fans but hated by critics. Here's how that happened.

Fox Nation October 30

Curse of the boy king: Unsealing King Tut's tomb and the curse-laden cascade of death that followed

"Tales of Terror: The Curse of King Tut" follows the curse-laden mysteries surrounding those involved in discovering and excavating King Tut's tomb and the media frenzy that followed.

Opinion October 29

DEROY MURDOCK: I was at the Trump Madison Square Garden rally. MSNBC's take is absolutely nuts

MSNBC went nuts trying to pretend the Trump rally at Madison Square Garden was a fascist gathering. It was nothing of the sort. Trump did tell the crowd that Nov. 5 is "Liberation Day."

Senate October 28

Who's in charge: The muddy history of the 50-50 Senate

There's a very real chance we could again see a 50-50 Senate in the next Congress – however, the divvying-up of power in such a scenario is rarely as cut-and-dry as it appears on paper.

Washington DC October 27

The Speaker’s Lobby: Ghosts of the Republic

Like any other centuries-old building, the Capitol is wrought with legends of ghosts, curses, and other phantasms relegated to the Congressional catacombs.

History October 26

Remains of WWII soldier killed nearly 80 years ago in France identified, to be reburied at national cemetery

A World War II soldier killed during a battle in France in January 1945 has been identified and his remains will be reburied in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

VIDEO October 25

Presidential historian publishes new book to inspire ‘faith’ in America's future

Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin shares a preview of her new book ‘The Leadership Journey,’ encouraging young Americans to learn about U.S. politics.

Lifestyle October 24

'Indiana Jones civilization' 2,000-year-old temple found submerged off Italian coast

An ancient temple was found submerged off the coast of Italy which belonged to the Nabataean kingdom, who built Petra's famous Treasury featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Lifestyle October 24

Watches with ties to 'Titanic' film and wreck site head to auction

The Titanic wreck is something few have witnessed with their own eyes. Two watches with ties to the ship will be up for auction in December as part of Sotheby's "Important Watches" sale.

LIFESTYLE October 22

On this day in history, October 22, 1928, GOP nominee Herbert Hoover gives speech on 'rugged individualism'

On this day in history, the nation's soon-to-be 31st U.S. president, Herbert Hoover, gave a speech in New York City mentioning "America's system of rugged individualism."