In Old Norse mythology, Baldr, the son of the god Odin and the goddess Frigg, was slain with a mistletoe spear. Some ...

Dictionaries were once bestsellers, but between the internet and artificial intelligence, its role in our culture has changed. Stefan Fatsis is out with a new book called Unabridged: The Thrill of ...

Wegener at the University of Graz in Germany says that millions of years ago the two Americas, as well as Europe, Asia, ...

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The Smithsonian's American Women’s History Initiative is a comprehensive undertaking that documents, researches, collects, displays and shares the rich and compelling story of women in the United ...

In honor of Women's History Month, learn about the fight for equal rights and some truly inspiring female firsts The future is female, thanks to these milestones in women’s history Since 1995, Women’s ...

When we look back on 2020, the emblematic photos of the year will undoubtedly include images of crowds gathered around toppled, spray-painted statues. The indictment of these monuments has focused the ...

In the years following World War I, America was gripped by the fear that the Communist Revolution that had taken place in Russia would spread to the United States. As is often the case when fear ...

Don't know much about history? These fascinating documentaries are a great way to immerse yourself in events that shaped the world. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may ...

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays of the year. Dedicated to all things spooky, Oct. 31 is filled with fun activities like dressing up in costume, trick-or-treating, carving ...

In a world where we seem to have less and less in common with our neighbors, it’s crucial to focus on what we share. So, here’s an easy one: We’re all human. But wait — what does that mean? Beyond the ...

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