Simon Sebag Montefiore's book "The World" investigates the history of humanity through families - the Caesars and Borgias, the Kims and Tudors, Roosevelts and the House of Saud. The book spans a ...

The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is shocking—but not unprecedented History of Now Meilan Solly - Senior Associate Digital Editor, History The steel frame of the Francis Scott Key ...

Natural history museums are crucial for conservation — and for communicating its importance to the public. But step through the ‘staff only’ doors, and museums look very different. In vaults and ...

Here’s how Venice, Rio de Janeiro, Trinidad and Tobago, New Orleans, and Quebec City mark the pre-Lenten season Elizabeth Djinis - History Correspondent In 18th-century Venice, Carnival masks created ...

When I taught history, students often asked me why it seemed there were no "good guys" in World War I. Now I was clear part of the reason is because in real life there are no discreet "good guys and ...

Parade showcases China's military modernisation amid geopolitical tensions China emphasises its role in World War Two, challenges Western narratives Diplomatic tensions as Western leaders shun parade, ...

The United States began developing the atom bomb in military effort called the Manhattan Project. The race to create this weapon kicked off after three chemists in Berlin, 1938, split a uranium atom ...

Cornflakes and yogurt, ketchup and salad dressings, sodas and sports drinks: what do they all have in common? Lots and lots of sugar. The sweet stuff is all around us. It wreaks havoc on our bodies ...

BOSTON — Saturday night under the Fenway Park lights, Tarik Skubal stood proud, puffing a victory cigar and still drying from the champagne showers. Despite a slog to the finish that included a 7-17 ...