Most historians date the Christmas card’s arrival to 1843, the same year in which Charles Dickens published “A Christmas Carol.” In that year, the inventor and civil servant Henry Cole commissioned ...

AN INTRICATE recreation of “the clock that changed the world” has gone on display in Stratford.

Clocks have always been about control, as well as the mere measurement of time. They set the rules of the day, summon people ...

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Explore the controversial Phantom Time Hypothesis, which claims we are actually living in the year 1726 and questions the ...

The new Experimentale collection gives a glimpse at Breguet’s technical R&D and what’s to come for the historically ...

The humble pocket calculator may not be able to keep up with the mathematical capabilities of new technology, but it will ...

Justin Hayward sings many of the most famous Moody Blues songs, including "Nights in White Satin," and he's now the last ...

Are people willing to believe in AI because it taps into myths that are deeply ingrained in their imaginations?

Straddling the Rhine River and offering a glorious blend of Swiss, German and French culture, this city satisfies history ...

Once Saturdays became sacred, the nation took notice. Stores saw heavier weekend traffic. Automobiles rolled farther afield as families explored highways and small towns. The open road became a symbol ...

The konbini (or convenience store) is a hallmark of Japanese culture. Gourmet Traveller explores their past, present and future.