Historic Sites

Travel November 11

Italy's ancient Pompeii park cracks down on daily visitors to combat overtourism

Pompeii Archaeological Park near Naples will set a limit on the amount of people who are visiting the ancient location after Italy sees a record summer filled with tourists.

VIDEO September 29

One-man play 'Mister Lincoln' pulls curtain back on life, legacy of 16th president

Actor Scott Bakula discusses his portrayal and the legacy of Abraham Lincoln in 'Mister Lincoln' as well as the significance of the one-man play's venue on 'Fox News Sunday.'

Maine August 25

Historic covered bridge closed after truck falls through, creating gaping hole

A historic bridge in Maine is likely going to be closed for months after an overweight truck crashed through it into the river below. It happened on Friday.

United Kingdom August 14

Stonehenge’s ‘altar stone’ originally came from Scotland and not Wales, new research shows

Scientists believed for more than a century that Stonehenge's central sandstone slab came from close to Wales, but new research shows that it matches sandstone formations of Scotland.

LIFESTYLE August 3

On this day in history, August 3, 2004, Statue of Liberty welcomes visitors for first time since 9/11

The Statue of Liberty reopened to the public on Aug. 3, 2004, nearly three years after the 9/11 terror attacks destroyed the nearby Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

Asia July 24

1 dead, 3 injured after storm blows down tree at Cambodian Angkor temple complex, damaging statues

One person died and three others were injured, one critically, when a tree fell on a tuk-tuk during a rainstorm at Cambodia’s famous Angkor temple complex.

Sweden June 6

Sweden travel guide for an exciting Nordic vacation

This travel guide details some of the must-see places in Sweden, highlighting its breathtaking views, innovative cities and deep-rooted cultural traditions.

Historic Sites May 28

Ohio historical society moves closer to gaining control of ancient tribal site, now a golf course

Ohio’s historical society is close to gaining control of ancient ceremonial and burial earthworks constructed by Native Americans and now maintained by a country club.

VIDEO May 18

Archaeologist at Revolutionary War site stresses importance of 'our collective past' at Colonial Williamsburg

Dr. Jack Gary, Executive Director of Archaeology at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, shares about the newly discovered Revolutionary War barracks on-site.

Alabama March 25

Alabama memorial marks 210th anniversary of bloodiest battle for Native Americans

Members of the Muscogee Creek Nation returned to the site of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in Alabama for a memorial service on the event's 210th anniversary.