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June 6, 2024

Martha MacCallum on importance of D-Day given ‘context’ of global affairs: ‘Threats never subside’

‘The Story’ host Martha MacCallum comments on the ‘very emotional experience’ commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy.

June 6, 2024

On this day in history, June 6, 1944, US and Allies invade Normandy in greatest military invasion

The D-Day operation, on this day in history, June 6, 1944, was the largest amphibious invasion in military history as Allied troops assaulted the beaches of Normandy, France.

June 5, 2024

D-Day veterans 'answered the call for the country': American Battle Monuments Commission historian

Benjamin Brands, a historian with the American Battle Monuments Commission, shares background of the Normandy American Cemetery and D-Day history for the 80th anniversary ceremonies this week in France.

June 5, 2024

Three men who died during D-Day invasion identified in last year

Three more U.S. Army servicemen killed during 1944's historic D-Day operation have been identified, years after being buried as unknowns at Normandy American Cemetery.

June 4, 2024

Fossil-hunting diver makes stunning ancient find off Florida coast: 'Very rare'

Alex Lundberg, a scuba diver and fossil hunter, found an ancient mastodon tusk in Manasota Key, which is located 90 miles south of Tampa. The tusk is unusually well-preserved.

June 4, 2024

On this day in history, June 4, 1919, Congress passes 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote

The race to ratify the 19th Amendment began on this day in history, June 4, 1919, after Congress passed the text of the amendment. The amendment granted the right to vote to women.

June 3, 2024

Archaeologists surprised by 'intriguing' art drawn by Christian pilgrims 1,500 years ago

Israeli archaeologists have discovered early Christian art from around 1,500 years ago. It was likely drawn between the late Byzantine era and the early Islamic period.

June 3, 2024

Police hunt for suspects after war shrine is defaced with graffiti in Tokyo

In Tokyo, Japan, police are searching for suspects who spray-painted the word "toilet" on a stone pillar at Yasukuni Shrine, a site honoring Japan's war dead.

June 2, 2024

Violent doodles made by children 2,000 years ago raise eyebrows

The Archaeological Park of Pompeii announced that its archaeologists recently discovered millennia-old cartoons of gladiators and hunters drawn by children in ancient Rome.

May 31, 2024

Campaigning from prison? It's been done. Meet 20th century socialist firebrand Eugene Debs

If former President Trump is sentenced to prison time, he won't be the first major presidential candidate to run from behind bars — Eugene Debs did it over a century ago.