National Geographic has released this its annual Pictures of the Year issue, 20 striking photos were selected out of an ...

After the fire, archeologists were given unprecedented permission to dig under the cathedral. What they found astounded them.

Context: The first proclamation of an American "Thanksgiving" was November 1, 1777, when the 13 colonies joined together to ...

Our favorite titles of the year resurrect forgotten histories and examine how the United States ended up where it is today ...

Tattoos in places like Samoa, Tonga, and Hawai‘i can signify a sacred oath to protect and honor one’s community.