Storytelling has long connected humanity through the written word. These stories educate us about the past and present of our culture and society.
While mass marketing has shaped modern Christmas, the holiday has a long history that stretches back well beyond the birth of Jesus Christ.
A childish prank gone out of control turned the Fox sisters into the first-ever celebrity psychics and changed the direction of Western occult practices.
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.
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.
World War II raged across much of the Northern Hemisphere between 1939 and 1945 in many epic battles. What historic battlefields can still be visited?