The unlikely origin story of the beloved children’s toy involves a hunting expedition in Onward, Mississippi, and a president ...

The remarkably well-preserved basilica was part of a public meeting place where citizens and politicians could socialize, ...

At the National Museum of African Art, a Washington, D.C. artist’s work illuminates a gallery room and honors 54 people who ...

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Archaeologists are still unraveling the mysteries of an unusual burial site in Dijon, France, which dates to between 450 and ...

Ancient Romans had a seemingly predictable diet for pre-refrigeration days made up of mostly cereals, legumes and meats with ...

The three baby wolves were born this winter at the Smithsonian National Zoo’s conservation and research campus in Front Royal ...

An official state of the union for 66 years, Alaska is known for its glaciers, permafrost and national parks. Home to North ...

The neutrino was 30 times more energetic than any other previously observed particle of its kind. Scientists still don’t know ...

Cultures throughout history have put lead to use for wacky and often deeply poisonous purposes ...

In a provocative essay, a major publisher announced that its authors will no longer be required to solicit glowing reviews ...