An uptick in China and U.S. coal use is expected to make 2017 the year of greatest emissions yet
Commissioned by a local politician, it sheds light on the relationship between Rome and its outlying territories
Avast, you lubbers!
The students of the Green Feather Movement caused an on-campus controversy at Indiana University
Created in 1663, the map reflects early knowledge of a mysterious continent
A new study suggests that you should consider staying away from sharp objects at night
The lion died up to 50,000 years ago, but was found perfectly preserved in the frosty ground
Only a fraction of the Earth’s surface contained the right amount of hydrocarbons to trigger the mass extinction, a new study says
Rick Prelinger seeks to capture ephemeral portraits of city life
'An Early Frost' was a made-for-TV movie with a purpose beyond entertainment
A monument to Wirz still stands not far from the Confederate prison camp he commanded
It boasts an impressive rooftop, 55 buildings and a collection of more than 600 artworks—but it has been mired in controversy from the start
The queen, who was deposed by a coup led by American sugar planters, died more than 100 years ago, but is by no means forgotten
The supernova has been flaring for more than 600 days—and it may be the second time that the star has exploded
Scientists who recently examined the organ have suggested that Chopin died of complications from tuberculosis
NASA released the raw data earlier this week, allowing the public to process the beautiful images
The bacterium-infected mosquitoes will be released in 20 states and D.C. to curb growing mosquito populations
The meat biscuit was a practical idea but Gail Borden, also the inventor of condensed milk, never made it work
Banneker was a successful almanac-maker and self-taught student of mathematics and astronomy
A new Olympic Channel documentary explores Margaret Lambert's stunted path to Olympic glory—and her resilience in the face of persecution
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