Emma Bushee's sons were serving on six continents. At home, she waited for their letters — and tried to pray them home safe.

Father Gaurav Shroff of Atlanta shares his experiences during the mourning period for Pope Francis and the election of a new ...

1. Egypt: With a history dating back to around 3100 BC, Egypt is one of the oldest countries in Africa and the world. It gained independence from Great Britain on February 28, 1922. Ancient Egypt was ...

This is the first time that major deities have been found depicted on a relief from an ancient Assyrian palace.

An underdressed reporter journeys across icy, barren Greenland—and into Trump’s bored, nineteenth-century brain.

The Temple of Hera, home to the predecessor of the Olympic Games, is one of the oldest religious sanctuaries in Greece.

Libya also makes it to one of the oldest countries in Africa. This country, which has its capital in Tripoli, gained ...

One of the world’s oldest cookbooks, De Re Coquinaria, contains recipes for familiar staples, along with more exotic fare.

Regardless of its origin or meaning, however, the owl went on to play a massive role in ensuring Greek prosperity. Consisting ...

Today, the technology has come so far that anyone with a 3D printer can create highly engineered and artful prostheses ...

The US' history goes back thousands of years, thanks to a wealth of archaeological sites that give insight into the first ...

Discover Block Island's charm, from its iconic shape to its diverse attractions, including beaches, hotels, and restaurants.