For many, daily chores can be a nuisance they avoid at all costs; for others, there's a sincere desire to keep one's home tidy and chores are an inescapable necessity. Ultimately, domestic duties are a universal part of life—yes, even for millionaires.
The concept of jetpacks has long had us daydreaming of flying around and floating in the air.
Astronomer Carl Sagan described Earth as a “pale blue dot.
Over the last few years, museums around the world have vowed to return artwork and artifacts that were looted from their places of origin. The latest institution to fulfill their promise is the Wereldmuseum, in the Dutch city of Leiden. In tandem with the government of the Netherlands, they've returned 119 stolen artifacts, known as Benin Bronzes, to Nigeria.
Actor and comedian Steve Carell has been able to explore many aspects of the human mind throughout his career in...
In Roman mythology, Neptune is the god of the sea.
In the work of artist Sahana Ramakrishnan, mythology serves as a vehicle to preserve the past and a space to imagine the future. Born in Mumbai, raised in Singapore, based in New Jersey, Ramakrishnan draws from her South Asian heritage and the many cultures she has experienced throughout her life to create layered narratives in her oil paintings.
Big, complex venues and meticulously crafted entertainment are two things that may feel very modern, but somehow they aren't.
At just 28 years old, Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky is already one of the greatest athletes of all time.
There are 68 languages spoken throughout Mexico; most of them are Indigenous. Many of these languages are now endangered, as few speakers of them continue to age and there are scarce resources to teach them to new generations. Aware that each language contains a world of its own, artist Ana Hernández is making a plea for their survival with a touching piece titled La Manda.
The Williamsburg Bridge is one of the main arteries of New York City, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The long-running TV show The Simpsons wouldn't be what it is without its colorful cast of characters—including Krusty the Clown,...
