In “A Training School for Elephants,” Sophy Roberts revisits an especially bizarre episode from the exploitation of Africa.

While interhuman relationships may go back to the early years of humanity, there is one ritual known the world over that has a much more recent history ... institution in Europe, the blessings ...

Greece's violations of maritime agreements, unrealistic claims and military buildup risk escalating tensions with Türkiye, ...

Odd cartographic creations like ‘Fool’s Cap Map of the World,’ ‘Leo Belgicus,’ and ‘The Porcineograph’ make the classic ...

It starts with a shiver down the spine. Imagine stumbling across a pit in the heart of Europe, filled not with treasure but ...

A conversation with Greg Grandin about his groundbreaking new book America, América: A New History of the New World.

Ancient homo sapiens may have benefitted from mineral-based sun protection, living in caves and even tailored clothing.

A newly analyzed medieval manuscript suggests that sailors from the same region as Christopher Columbus may have known about ...

An all-female crew, including singer Katy Perry, flew into space on a Blue Origin rocket. They touched down back on Earth ...

I wanted to write a story about the changing perceptions of the United States among Europeans. I didn’t know that I would ...

Build-up to Thursday's Europa League action as Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers set for quarter-finals.

The Nasdaq posted its best day since January 2001 and its second-best day in its history. The Dow posted ... significant retaliation and the European Union announced countermeasures against ...