Henry Cole, the founding director of the Victoria and Albert Museum in the UK sent the first Christmas card in 1843.

It's a debate that goes back generations. Luminaria or farolito? No matter what they're called, it's a holiday tradition that ...

Since childhood, I have been a fan of playing cards, which are called ‘ganjifa’ in the Kuwaiti dialect. However, I stopped ...

While Europeans eventually discovered the impressive moai statues for which the Rapa Nui are best known, they also stumbled ...

Want to learn who created AI and the real minds behind modern AI chatbots? Explore the fascinating history of AI development.

More than half a million Missouri highway maps rolled off the presses this year, proof that paper maps still have a purpose ...

“Fiat money,” reads one of many such panegyrics, “is the most significant innovation in money since the Lydians minted their ...

In the December diary, I am highlighting books and exhibitions exploring themes of national art – both British and Sudanese.

Objective To quantify the time lag between biomedical articles and the studies they describe as “recent,” a term widely used to imply timeliness despite rarely reflecting the actual age of the cited ...

A new exhibition surveys the career of the Cuban-born Wifredo Lam, who added generously to the canon of modern art.

Discover how laziness sparked culinary innovation, leading to beloved snacks and meals. From potato chips born of a chef's ...