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The Soviet Union collapsed 35 years ago. So why is 'Animal Farm,' turning 80 this year, still relevant?
Carvings in a turquoise mine from around 1800 BC appear to mention a wise man named Moses. But scholars are skeptical that it’s the Biblical prophet.
J&K government forfeits 25 books by prominent writers for promoting false narrative and secessionism, impacting youth radicalization.
Ecuador’s Isla de la Plata should be a bucket-list destination for wildlife lovers on a budget, offering opportunities to see as many as six of the iconic “Big 15” Galápagos species.
Appendix cancer is rare—but it has quadrupled in millennials Experts are still trying to pinpoint what's driving a rise in new cases among young adults. "We’re just at the tip of the iceberg ...
After discovering that his ancestors had been among those killed in the bombing of Hiroshima, photographer Will Matsuda embarked on a photo project offering tribute to them.
"People Like Us" is Jason Mott's latest novel, but he started it as a memoir. It's definitely not real. Or is it? The author talks his inspiration.
80 years later, you can still see the shadow of a Hiroshima bomb victim In the wake of the blast, these eerie shadows were left etched into surfaces across the city—almost like a photo negative ...
National Geographic named a lesser-known Oregon state park among its list of state parks that deliver "awe without the crowds." Here's what to know.
Here she shares her investigations into the subtle gender imbalance often at play in picture books featuring animal characters.
Kanata Classics celebrates Canadian books Stephanie Sinclair presides over groundbreaking project ...
Can this Sherpa change mountain climbing forever? Last year, at age 18, Nima Rinji Sherpa became the youngest climber to summit the world’s 14 tallest peaks. His next challenge is even trickier ...