The ancient Greek physician and botanist Dioscorides is considered by many to be the father of pharmacology for authoring De ...

For I am not ashamed of the Gospel: it is the power of God unto salvation for all those who believe, the Jew first and also ...

We take a look back at some of the oldest dog breeds, with expert commentary from a Kennel Club historian and PDSA nurse.

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The geographies of upward mobility show U.S. regions that emphasize investments in the common good over economic libertarianism do better ...

An ancient temple hidden in Bolivia’s highlands is reshaping how archaeologists understand the Tiwanaku civilization, a ...

Reader’s Digest put together these 16 interesting facts about the history of USPS and earlier postal services. Keep reading to brush up on these facts about the beloved mail delivery system that ...

One of the most beautiful cities in Germany on the Danube, here are the best things to do in Regensburg for a great time.

Nestled on the coast of the island of Euboea (Evia), the ancient city of Eretria was one of the most influential centers in ...

Chandragupta Maurya, India's first emperor, overthrew the Nanda dynasty. He unified the subcontinent and established the ...

A new study argues that the pharaoh’s statues weren’t destroyed out of revenge, but were ‘ritually deactivated’ because of ...

BC, dawned heavy with the anticipation of battle. On the plains of Mantinea, the fate of the Greek world hung in the balance.