Today, Mother's Day is celebrated in more than 50 countries, but mothers have long been revered. Here's how moms were celebrated in ancient Greece and Rome.
Becoming a freshman is a chance to start again, a chance to reinvent yourself, and begin a new journey. But, the term has been around longer than high schools.
Whales are enigmatic giants of the sea. But, they may have more in common with humans than previously thought in the way that they communicate with each other.
Mark Twain -- Samuel Clemens -- was famous for his wit, his novels decrying social injustice, and poor money management. What about his estate when he died?
Let's be clear: This article is not a prank befitting the day it's examining. Seriously, folks: Where did the April Fools' Day tomfoolery and shenanigans begin?
Bellerophon made the unforgivable mistake of crossing a line, which made him an ever-lasting example of what not to do in the classical world. Here's his story.
Idioms enter language in many times and many different ways. Historical context can be important -- the when and why of a phrase that's been handed on.
Comedian W.C. Fields supposedly said, "Where there's a will, prosperity is just around the corner." Ben Franklin's will created some significant piles of cash.
Marines are often known by the nickname "jarheads," but where does that name come from and what does it mean? These are the biggest theories on its origin.
The annual Easter egg roll at the White House has been an event for over 140 years. However, the Easter bunny didn't make its appearance until much later
The Easter sunrise service is a staple of the Easter holiday, but what is it and why is it observed? This is the Biblical origin of the Easter sunrise service.
Potholes are those annoying voids of asphalt in the road that force drivers to slow down or swerve. But, there is a natural process by which they are formed.
While these dictators might not have had the infamy or death count of some of the most notorious rulers, they have certainly left their cruel mark on the world.