The philosopher René Descartes might have said "I think, therefore I am," but he never considered that we might all be in one big AI-simulated reality.
The U.S. had the Gilded Age, but France had something a lot different -- a world of cabarets, absinthe, and even the occult. Welcome to the Belle Epoque.
With a historical figure as revered as President Abraham Lincoln, you'd think erecting some structure in his memory would be a no-brainer. Alas, not so.
When e-commerce started it was widely panned. However, 50 years on we're buying and selling more than ever and it may be thanks to students and marijuana.
While the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London may be better known, they aren't the oldest of Britain's royal regalia. Get to know the crown of Princess Blanche.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has a troubled relationship with Ukraine. Before invading the country in 2022 he allegedly drank a 250-year-old bottle of wine.
Ancient civilizations have many interesting stories of how the Earth was destroyed. The Aztecs have a colorful story that says it has happened four times.
The barking dogs, the horses ... the noises no one could explain. They were the sounds of the Wild Hunt, and it's a good thing everyone was safely inside.
Martha's Vineyard is a popular vacation island off the coast of Massachusetts, but it's actually a misnomer. There are no vineyards on Martha's Vineyard.
Rock lyricists have scoured the Bible to find some of their most iconic verses and stories. Here's what you need to know about rock songs inspired by the Bible.
Mary McLeod Bethune was the child of parents who had been enslaved. She walked miles to get the basics of an education. She created opportunities for others.
British monarchs celebrate jubilees -- significant milestones of years on the throne. As the longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II has noted several.
As human beings engage the natural world -- through manufacturing, especially -- devastating tragedies have sometimes resulted in the deaths of thousands.
Elizabeth II has been queen for the duration of most living memories, and that's an impressive legacy. She's also an integral part of a shockingly huge family.
Shipwrecks hold a certain morbid fascination for many people -- what happened, and why, and how many, and when? The bottom of the Baltic Sea holds its share.
There are some weird rules in academic institutions. One loophole allowed a master at a Cambridge University college to classify his dog as a large cat.
The division of Germany into East and West after the conclusion of World War II quickly became a study in contrasts -- in politics, economics, and government.