From financing expeditions in the New World to founding hospitals and schools, these women were incredibly influential—and ...

Despite being rivals, many Athenians admired the government, clothing, and austerity of the Spartans. Falling prey to ...

The famed poet died in ‘delirium’, wearing someone else’s clothes. Over 170 years later, we’re still searching for answers.

The partial remains of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine — who disappeared a century ago while trying to become one of the first people to climb Mount Everest — are believed to have been found on the mountain.

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(Witch panics killed thousands throughout history.) Like other cities within English-held ... This 1892 illustration from Harper’s Magazine shows a courtroom scene, with a crowd accusing two young ...

Asia's cosmopolitan metropolis is the home of Cantonese food but the region’s cuisine reflects its varied history.

Fresh oysters, wetland birdwatching and lazy beach days make the little-known community of Oualidia a charming alternative to ...

I didn’t even mind the howling wind whipping my face numb. It was one of those take-your-breath-away moments.   Start the day ...

Condensing Athens — a metropolis that was established in the fifth century BCE — into 24 hours is near impossible, but this ...

From traditional spots serving the classics to quirky venues putting a spin on proceedings, we round up our top places to ...

Travel through Rajasthan for a taste of old-world India — pink-hued palaces, frenzied markets, deep-red sunsets and food ...