Rose Wilder Lane, known for her many writings, also has been a favorite of libertarians. In this week‘s Friday Philosophy, ...

This special issue partnered with the World Economic Forum highlights the themes and ideas that we think will truly matter ...

As Boing Boing explains, TimeMap.org combines the what, who, and where of history into one convenient world map. Use the timeline slider along the bottom to select any year from 2010 all the way ...

China has announced that vice president Han Zheng will attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump as President Xi Jinping's special representative. This move highlights China's ...

A new exhibition spotlights James Tissot, whose paintings and prints reflected women’s ever-evolving roles in Victorian ...

Photograph by World History Archive, Alamy Stock Photo Every January 1, millions of people set intentions to exercise more, spend less, or be kinder—a ritual that feels deeply modern but has ...

The study offers great new insights into the rich tapestry of archaic and modern human genome history. They would meet yet again around 50,000 to 65,000 years ago, continuing the braided stream of ...

Modern Love is a weekly column, a book, a podcast and a television show about relationships, feelings, betrayals and revelations. Modern Love is a weekly column, a book, a podcast and a television ...

Rising from humble beginnings to a glittering resume replete with degrees from the world ... nor compulsory. History will rightfully count Dr. Singh as a founding father of modern India.

this series of short films offers a comprehensive overview of World War Two for primary schools. These short films are suitable for teaching history at KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland ...

In southern Mexico, a city dazzles with a celebration of its rich culture and history through a radish ... in 1969 and never quite joined the modern world. Lena Schilling, the youngest lawmaker ...

It has been a record year for elections around the world, with more than half of the planet’s population voting in over 60 countries. Recurring themes included populism, polarisation ...