World War II was decided by more than strategy and manpower. The weapons each side brought to the battlefield often ...

World War II proved that control of the oceans could determine the outcome of a global conflict. While battleships had long ...

A Florida-based company, which touts itself as the “world’s largest emblem and patch manufacturer,” has started operating at its new Houston facility.

While Europeans derive their pride from institutions, economic stability, or political systems, Greeks are proud of their history.

In "Beloved," Toni Morrison uses allegory and narrative structure to show the ways trauma can disrupt a life. For many ...

Whether the dreamlike flair of the Surrealists or the high-octane excess of 90s superstardom, celebrities have a long history ...

Alchemy in Byzantine times was a long intellectual tradition blending Ancient Greek science, Egyptian symbolism, and ...

The story behind an iconic photo of two baseball players hugging after the 1948 World Series. It was the photo of a hug between two Cleveland Indian teammates after winning the 1948 World Series, that ...

Q: I saw on television that the Mickey Mouse character is no longer subject to copyright, or something along those lines. This seems very surprising. Can you clarify? A: In the United States, a ...

World Hijab Day, founded in 2013 by Bangladeshi-New York social activist Nazma Khan, has grown into a global movement observed in more than 150 countries. This year’s theme, #UnityInHijab, emphasizes ...

Taryn White is a D.C.-based travel writer who covers a wide range of topics, including family travel, hotels, food, aviation, beaches, historical and cultural topics, and wellness travel. She can ...