Their enemies portrayed them as barbarians, but their artifacts tell a different story. Between their weapons, jewelry, and ...

According to Greek mythology, Dionysus, the god of wine, blessed the island of Naxos with fertility.It’s true the island’s landscape yields a hearty abundance that informs its hyper-local cuisine ...

Part twoThe obelisk's repatriation was the result of persistent diplomatic efforts, symbolizing cultural restitution and the fight against colonial plunder.The distinct Axum steal evoke the obelisks ...

These more remote U.S. parks, from Alaska to American Samoa, are kept well away from the bustling crowds. The Gates of the Arctic National Park, in Alaska, is one of the marvels of the U.S ...

The best wildflower hiking trails in the U.S. Spring is in bloom. Here are our favorite places to frolic through fields of flowers, from the Pacific Northwest to the Appalachian Mountains.

When Homo sapiens appeared some 300,000 years ago, at least six other human species already shared the planet. Here, in the studio of paleoartist John Gurche, are model representations of those ...

With its lotus-filled reservoirs and carved stone pillars, Laos’ Vat Phou temple bears a striking resemblance to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat—except for the crowds. Whereas Angkor draws some six ...

How junk food outsmarts our brains—by hiding in our memories. New research reveals that memories of fatty and sugary foods are encoded in the hippocampus, helping explain why some cravings feel ...

Mary may have come into contact with Jesus because of his healing powers. “Seven demons had gone out of her,” says Luke (Luke 8:2). Some scholars believe that the Magdalene may be the same ...

How to photograph the stars. From basic techniques to the kit you need, plus where to go to capture the best pictures, here’s how to get started in astrophotography.

For decades, we've used body mass index (BMI) to infer the basic health of an individual. However, BMI fails to account for factors such as athleticism, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure.

Icon depicting the Emperor Constantine and the fathers of the Council of Nicaea of 325 with the Greek text of the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed of 381 in its liturgical form.