July 1, 2024 On this day in history, July 1, 1847, the US Post Office issues the first stamps The first postage stamps issued by the United States Postal Service made their debut on this day in history, July 1, 1847. The stamps sold for five and 10 cents each.
June 29, 2024 Before toothpaste, what was used to clean teeth? Powdered ashes and other historical dental hygiene methods Ever wonder how our ancestors maintained dental hygiene before toothpaste was around? Dive into the history of teeth-cleaning methods, from powdered ashes to rye flour.
June 28, 2024 Theodore Roosevelt's stolen pocket watch recovered by FBI after it was missing for 37 years President Teddy Roosevelt's pocket watch, gifted by his sister, was stolen in 1987. Recently, National Park Service special agents and FBI investigators located the historic piece.
June 28, 2024 Biden-Trump debate compared to Nixon and Kennedy's historic matchup Former President Trump and President Biden's match-up at the CNN Presidential Debate is raising comparisons to John F. Kennedy's debate with Richard Nixon.
June 28, 2024 Surprising lessons Ronald Reagan learned as a lifeguard on the Rock River New movie 'Reagan' explores life lessons he learned as a young man before he became a national name. The future president started out as a lifeguard on the Rock River, saving 77 lives.
June 25, 2024 On this day in history, June 25, 1942, Eisenhower is appointed supreme commander of Allied Forces in Europe Dwight D. Eisenhower was promoted to lead the U.S. forces in Europe on this day in history, June 25, 1942. Shortly after, he would be named a lieutenant general.
June 24, 2024 Dirty laundry: ancient washroom dating back to the Roman Empire uncovered near the Vatican in Italy Italy's Ministry of Culture announced the discovery of an ancient laundry in Rome on June 14. Excavators came across centuries-old laundry tubs and tiled floors.
June 24, 2024 American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on Taylor Swift tunes, celeb lion tamers, US independence and more The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of unique national traits, trends, history, people and pop culture. This week's quiz is headlined by Taylor Swift's two-word song titles.
June 22, 2024 Florida treasure hunters recover hundreds of 18th century coins from Spanish shipwrecks The ships, known as the 1715 Treasure Fleet, went down off the coast of Indian River County during a hurricane. (Credit: FOX 35)
June 22, 2024 On this day in history, June 22, 1944, FDR signs GI Bill, with far-reaching impact on American veterans On this day in history, June 22, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the GI Bill of Rights, which offered educational opportunities and low-interest loans to veterans after WWII.