Storytelling has long connected humanity through the written word. These stories educate us about the past and present of our culture and society.
Saint Nicholas is just one of the many saints associated with Christmas and the Advent Season. Meet ten famous saints associated with the festive season.
Albert Einstein’s relationships to his three kids were distant and complicated – marked variously by conflict, secrecy, personal tragedy, and at times, mutual admiration.
A guide to ten ecologically, culturally, and historically significant green spaces in the Garden State from a lifelong New Jersey resident and outdoors enthusiast.
The life of the fictional character Sinuhe was among the most popular stories in ancient Egypt. What is his story, and why is it important?
The Medal of Honor is the United States’ top award for wartime bravery. It was first awarded to Private Jacob Parrott for a daring raid.
The Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca is considered one of the greatest military leaders who ever lived, even threatening the might of Rome.
From Greek constellations to Gaelic spirits, these 15 English word origins reveal how a Germanic language evolved into a global vocabulary.
While some languages have survived and thrived, others have died out completely and remain little more than a memory.