It’s a little too early to talk about summer reads, but bookworms have plenty of reasons to visit local bookstores this spring for exciting new releases, events and festivals. Here are our picks for ...

The U.S. and Iran conflict is fueled by competing historical narratives, with each country viewing itself as the victim and ...

Archaeologists have uncovered the likely location of a lost city founded by Alexander the Great, revealing a remarkably preserved Hellenistic trade hub hidden beneath the sands of Iraq.

Many people believe divine avatars appear only to destroy demons. Stories of Lord Vishnu taking different forms often focus ...

From Jurassic Park to Jaws, here are Steven Spielberg’s 10 biggest box office hits worldwide, along with their current streaming platforms in the U.S.

Hitler’s empire of blame went down in flames, and the empire of his spiritual heirs in Iran appears to be meeting a similar ...

While not technically part of the official canon, Star Trek books hold a special place in the hearts of fans. With many considered “word of God“ or even “beta canon,” thes ...

Historian and former diplomat Olivier Hein argues that Mauritius is a strategic crossroads that has shaped global history.

The Ritz Cracker Walleye is a Ohio classic, featuring that delicate, flaky fish with a buttery cracker coating that’ll make you wonder why anyone ever bothers with plain breadcrumbs. It comes with ...

Bring plenty of water and maybe a snack for the journey. This is one of those places that reminds you why Texas is such a special state. Way down at the southern tip of Texas, where the state meets ...

Gulf revolved around oil fields, tanker routes, and missile defense systems. Strategic planners focused on protecting energy ...

Lord, have mercy. In certain Lenten services this invocation is repeated forty times while the body bends down and rises again. The gesture is simple and ancient. Knees bend, hands touch the earth, ...