Storytelling has long connected humanity through the written word. These stories educate us about the past and present of our culture and society.
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.
Explore some of the best-known medieval myths, about legendary characters and perhaps even real people.
The mythology of the "Sacred Planet", from the ancient Mother Earth archetype to the modern myth of Avatar's Pandora.
Human civilization owes much of its progress to the sturdy help provided by horses.
During World War II, the United States Army created a specialized unit to fool the defending Germans and aid the Allied invasion of France.
Albert Einstein not only revolutionized our understanding of the universe – he inspired countless generations with his timeless wisdom on life, learning and the power of curiosity.