Martyrs? Bacchanalia? Chaucer? Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day
According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...
What are the seven wonders of the world? How to visit the sites on the modern list
What are the seven wonders of the world? How to visit the sites on the modern list - Representing a united heritage and ...
Thousand-year-old temple fair held in Central China's Henan
On February 6, 2024, the ninth day of the first lunar month, the 17th Central Plains (Hebi) Folk Culture Festival ushered in the Dapishan Temple Fair. The event was a vibrant display of traditional ...
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The 35 Richest Superheroes, Ranked By Wealth
From Batman and Nightwing to Mister Fantastic and Iron Man, many superheroes use their wealth to support their allies and ...
12 times ‘Saturday Night Live' made a cultural bang over the past 50 years
“Saturday Night Live” was built with a cast of young no-names performing countercultural comedy. Fifty years later, it is firmly part of the culture, dictating mainstream comedy instead of throwing ...
Early Europeans may have eaten their enemies’ brains, archaeologists say
Ancient humans living in Europe may have scooped out the brains of their dead enemies and eaten them, a new study suggests.
Scientists Just Discovered Where One of Europe’s Oldest Ancestors Came From
Over 5,300 years ago, ancient herders known as the Yamna people emerged from the steppes of what is now Ukraine, going on to ...
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How One of History’s Most Famous and Beloved Movies Was Almost Forgotten
One famous shot in the first minutes of the film, showing reflections in a smashed snow globe, anticipates the film’s grand themes of ambition and legacy and the cracked mirror of memory. Welles ...