Museums Exhibits

Discovery 1 day ago

Archaeologists uncover Jerusalem wall mysteriously destroyed in power struggle during biblical era

Archaeologists in Jerusalem recently discovered a massive Hanukkah-era wall from an ancient power struggle between Hasmonean leaders and rival kings.

France 4 days ago

Pipe burst at Louvre damages 300-400 rare books in Egyptian antiquities library collection

Louvre suffers another major setback as burst pipe damages rare books, adding to troubles following theft of Napoleon crown jewels worth $102 million.

Discovery 4 days ago

'He revealed himself to me': Treasure hunter unearths 900-year-old figure of Jesus in windswept field

A metal detector enthusiast uncovered a stunning medieval Jesus crucifix in ?ndalsnes, Norway, after battling fierce winds during a treasure-hunting expedition.

Travel December 2

Americans must pay higher fee for a ticket to the world’s most visited museum

The Louvre is raising ticket prices for non-EU visitors by $12 per person following the October heist of jewels worth $102 million. The museum is also implementing new security measures.

Discovery November 28

Wisconsin divers reveal mysterious underwater parking lot of ancient canoes preserved for millennia

Wisconsin Historical Society experts identified 16 dugout canoes in Lake Mendota, including the oldest recorded canoe from the Great Lakes region at 5,200 years old.

World November 25

Four more arrested in Louvre jewel heist, authorities say

French authorities announced that four more suspects have been arrested in connection to the $102 million jewel heist from the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Travel November 19

New details about Louvre heist revealed as officials announce stricter security measures

Louvre heist thieves used disc cutters to steal $102 million in jewels, prompting major security overhaul with 100 new cameras and anti-intrusion systems by 2026.

Travel November 17

Chimpanzee escapes from Indianapolis Zoo enclosure, triggering emergency lockdown

After a female chimpanzee escaped an enclosure at the Indianapolis Zoo, a lockdown and emergency response were triggered. The animal was safely sedated and returned with no injuries, the zoo said.

Email November 9

Thieves steal $100M in jewels from Louvre after museum used own name as surveillance password

Louvre Museum reportedly used "Louvre" as password for surveillance system during $100M jewel heist. Learn how weak passwords put even famous institutions at risk.

Travel November 8

Louvre heist in broad daylight amid apparent security lapses puts global museums on alert

The heist at the Louvre highlighted the challenges of protecting highly valued works of art and other prized items, from the famous "Mona Lisa" theft in 1911 to modern museum heists.

Travel November 1

Inside the last Boeing 707 to serve as Air Force One: See Reagan's jet that marked the end of an era

The last Boeing 707 Air Force One now sits in a stunning glass pavilion in California, where visitors can discover the aircraft that carried Reagan and six other presidents through history.

Crime November 1

Louvre Museum theft case expands; 2 more suspects face conspiracy charges in ongoing investigation

Four people now face charges in the Louvre Museum theft case as Paris prosecutors expand an investigation into an organized crime conspiracy at the world-famous gallery.

Archaeology October 31

Devastating fire leads to treasure trove of thousands of artifacts beneath historic tavern

Archaeologists in Troy, Ohio, uncovered an estimated 4,500 historic artifacts beneath the fire-damaged Overfield Tavern, including coins from 1817 and 1846.

Robbery - Theft October 25

Mystery man in dapper suit goes viral after appearing in Louvre heist investigation photo

A hotographer captured a stylish passerby at the Louvre investigation scene, creating an internet sensation as authorities playfully keep the man's identity secret.

Travel October 23

4 US hotspots just made National Geographic’s top destinations list

National Geographic highlights must-visit U.S. destinations for 2026, featuring Theodore Roosevelt National Park, renovated Route 66 attractions, Maui tourism and Pittsburgh culture.

VIDEO October 23

Louvre reopens after daring heist as hunt for suspects intensifies

Fox News’ Greg Palkot reports from Paris, France, capturing public reaction as the Louvre reopens following a daring art heist and the search for suspects before the stolen jewels are damaged or sold.

Crime October 23

Louvre director grilled on spectacular security failures, including camera pointing away from key balcony

Louvre Museum director Laurence des Cars acknowledged that security failures, including a lack of perimeter surveillance, allowed thieves to pull off heist.

VIDEO October 21

Louvre security was ‘not up to par’ after jewelry heist, author says

?‘Flawless’ co-author Scott Selby discusses the jewelry heist at the Louvre and whether the stolen items can be recovered on ‘America’s Newsroom.’

Travel October 21

Louvre heist adds to history of high-profile museum breaches, leaves other galleries on edge

Museum security concerns rise after the latest Louvre robbery, as experts recall other major art thefts, including the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's still-unsolved heist from 1990.

VIDEO October 20

Brazen daytime heist at the Louvre leaves priceless jewels stolen

Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reports on the shocking Louvre heist on 'Special Report.'

Travel October 20

New video purportedly shows Louvre thieves in action during brazen daytime heist

French broadcaster BFMTV releases footage which purports to show the Louvre art heist in the Apollo Gallery

VIDEO October 19

DAYLIGHT ROBBERY: Officials investigating theft of Napoleon-era items from Louvre

Fox News reporter Stephanie Bennett reports on the Louvre theft investigation on ‘Fox Report.’

Archaeology October 19

New Orleans couple digs up ancient Roman artifact in backyard, sets off worldwide mystery

A New Orleans couple unearthed a 2,000-year-old Roman marble tablet in their garden, leading the FBI and history experts to solve a decades-old mystery from Italy.

Travel October 18

Nation's capital defies shutdown chaos with bold 'DC is open' push to lure tourists back to city

Washington, D.C.'s tourism bureau relaunched its "DC is Open" campaign during the federal government shutdown, reminding visitors that city attractions and hotels remain open.

Travel October 14

Terrifying video shows gorilla smash glass as crowd reacts in disbelief

A western lowland gorilla charged and shattered a layer of viewing glass at the San Diego Zoo over the weekend, leaving visitors shocked by the dramatic incident.

Museums Exhibits October 8

Thieves steal priceless ancient jewelry from prominent history museum, police say

Two suspects forced their way into Wales' St. Fagans National Museum on Oct. 6, taking ancient Bronze Age gold artifacts from a display case in a targeted heist.

Archaeology October 3

Treasure trove of priceless Celtic gold and silver coins unearthed at 'secret' European site

Archaeologists found rare Celtic coins and artifacts at an Iron Age site in western Bohemia, including previously unknown coin types that could reshape historical understanding.

Donald Trump October 2

Trump presidential library to be built in Miami after Florida gifts waterfront site

Florida officials have paved the way for President Donald Trump’s presidential library to be built in downtown Miami next to the city’s Freedom Tower.

Museums Exhibits October 1

Museum's ancient bracelet theft joins list of other priceless artifacts stolen and destroyed worldwide

A priceless bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Usermaatre Amenemope was recently stolen from Cairo's Egyptian Museum and melted down by thieves for $4,000, echoing similar thefts over time.

Barack Obama September 27

Obama Presidential Center deposits just $1M into $470M reserve fund aimed to protect taxpayers

The Obama Presidential Center is facing fresh scrutiny over its failure to fund a promised $470 million taxpayer safety net as part of a deal with Chicago