The eastern box turtle represents holding on and surviving, sticking its neck out, which led to its status as a state symbol ...

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, many men spent their lives traveling from town to town selling Bibles, encyclopedias and home goods. The job was so much a part of the U.S. economy that the ...

The Walking Dead changed the game for zombie horror on television. Not only did it feature compelling characters, heartbreaking drama, and tense survival stakes, but it also introduced some of the ...

Ken Jennings, the “Jeopardy!” host, doesn’t think trivia is trivial. In this episode, he makes the case that shows like ...

The German constitution outlaws the former Nazi swastika and other remnants as “symbols of anti-constitutional organizations.

The White House is facing a barrage of criticism after sharing an edited image of President Donald Trump as Superman on ...

Almost 90 US B-29 bombers dropped about 6,000 tons of napalm on Kumagaya, Japan, on the night of August 14-15, 1945. Eighty years later, the scars of that American firebombing remain.

Bears are symbols of power and resilience. Birds are symbols of freedom and mystery. At first glance, these two creatures ...

Discover the tradition of castells, human towers built by dedicated teams across Catalonia.

Nefertari was the beloved wife of Rameses II, and her extravagant tomb proves it. Its restored paintings tell an interesting ...

The Jewish creators of Superman were not focused on Jesus. So why has this superhero become so widely embraced as a ...

The Man of Steel is needed now has and always will be a symbol of humanity and hope, writes columnist LeBron Hill.