Storytelling has long connected humanity through the written word. These stories educate us about the past and present of our culture and society.
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.
From “dinosaur” to “galaxy,” these 13 English words with Greek origins reveal how ancient Greece shaped modern language.
The best history museums in the world hold treasures of pharaohs, emperors, and revolutionaries that shaped civilizations.
Eleanor of Aquitaine carved her way into the English court through a series of cunning and tactical maneuvers.
During World War II, both the Allied and Axis powers used intelligence services and special forces to thwart their rivals through deception, espionage, and sabotage.
The Celts still fascinate today and are often referred to in modern popular culture, from movies to tattoos. But do modern representations reflect the historical Celts?
During World War II, the United States Army created a specialized unit to fool the defending Germans and aid the Allied invasion of France.