When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., it covered the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under tons of ash.... more

As highways encroach ever further into animal habitats, drivers and wildlife are in greater danger than ever. And off the... more

Eclipses have been a subject of fascination throughout human history, and the fact that we now have a clearer understanding... more

Before it was even published in 2006, historian James Swanson’s book Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer attracted the... more

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have achieved a degree of power in the music industry that singer/songwriters of earlier eras like... more

The facts of Sojourner Truth’s life are inspiring: Born into slavery in the late 1790s, she became an influential abolitionist... more

Christopher Nolan's epic new film "Oppenheimer" is no mere biopic… nor is it the first attempt to capture the father... more

You can describe what a journalist does in any number of ways. One definition that’s as accurate as any is... more

Photographer Drew Gardner has a passion for history. His long-term project, “The Descendants,” wherein he recreates famous portraits of historical figures featuring... more

The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28, begins this week in Dubai. A new topic on the agenda... more