A collection of great stories that teach, inform, and inspire millions of readers.

Drawing from geographical, archaeological, and Biblical sources, there are several theories as to where the Garden of Eden actually was.

In 1938, specifications for a higher-performing aircraft led to the creation of the B-24 Liberator, a warplane with cutting-edge features that outcompeted almost all its rivals.

The Indus River Valley settlements were among the world’s first civilizations. Did they also exist in a state of equality?

The Indus River Valley settlements were among the world’s first civilizations. Did they also exist in a state of equality?

The Antonine Wall is a largely forgotten frontier of the Roman Empire in Britain. The Romans pushed north into Scotland, but were unable to maintain their gains.

Zero, the concept of nothing, comes with the brain’s cognition of a total absence of physical presence. How did Sumerian scribes pioneer it as a placeholder?

In 1938, specifications for a higher-performing aircraft led to the creation of the B-24 Liberator, a warplane with cutting-edge features that outcompeted almost all its rivals.

A scion of his family, Robert E. Lee was a famous Civil War general who earned renown and respect for his brilliance but remains a controversial figure today.

Throughout its history, the Soviet Union was a land of innovation, making progress in space exploration, sport, war, music, and fashion.

Does our native language have the power to shape our thoughts? According to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, the answer is firmly yes.

Plato uncovers a constant tension within us between our appetitive, spirited, and rational natures. The philosopher harmonizes them in service to rationality.

Pythagoras was one of the most significant mathematicians of all time, and that is clearly reflected in his philosophy.

From stone palaces to titanium curves, these beautiful museum buildings are admired as much for their architecture as for what they contain.

The world's greatest art experiences are often found in unassuming rooms. Discover seven brilliant small museums.

Vincent Van Gogh’s two years in the village of Montmartre shaped his style, while his work shaped the city itself. Discover Montmartre through Van Gogh’s art.

The Bible as literature is a library of diverse ancient texts. Its authors used sophisticated literary strategies to craft a story of immense power.

Despite the patriarchal slant of scripture, several influential women in the Bible stand out among the many because of their courage, steadfast faith, endurance, or impiety.

A short, radical text puts Mary Magdalene at the center of Christian teaching.

During World War II, Japan propagated a Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere to convince its subjects that Asia under Japanese rule would be self-sufficient and free from Western imperialism.

The Blue Fugates of Troublesome Creek baffled science for decades, until a rare mutation that caused the color was discovered.

The sculptor and installation artist Anish Kapoor bought exclusive artistic rights to the world’s blackest black in 2016, resulting in widespread controversy and a longstanding feud with Stuart Semple.