Are people playing games while climbing the world’s tallest mountain? That's hard to say, but they’re definitely texting
This week, take part in the Portrait Gallery's special winter break and celebrate Kwanzaa
This spiky monotreme can be found in Australia and New Guinea
For an expatriate, there's no such thing as going too far to procure a specialty from home
What did Iguanodon use its big thumb spikes for—stabbing attackers, breaking into seeds, or possibly stripping foliage from branches?
Santa can't do it all. Many places have their own traditions about who—or what—is responsible for bringing Christmas candies and toys
Three trends in big-budget movies coming out this holiday season
Given their probable diet of conifers, I'm surprised there aren't even more holiday sauropods in the Christmas tree mix
A special visit from the Ghost of Christmas Retro-Future
This holiday season, check out some of the most memorable diplomatic gifts given to U.S. presidents
It has become a great legend of World War I. But what really happened when British and German troops emerged from their trenches that Christmas Day?
The star-forming region Sharpless 2-106 bears a certain resemblance, particularly during this time of year
"I'm not out to vilify bakers; I'm just trying to find a little funny in unexpected places"
In their day, maids a-milking and pipers piping might have made for one fine gift. But it is the 21st century. A replacement list is in order
Pitcairn Island is populated by 50 people, has a handful of hostels, a general store and a café and, frankly, could really use a few visitors
This week, see young people's creative works, learn about Gertrude Stein, and have a merry Christmas
Fossil lore says 19th century naturalist T.H. Huxley realized that birds were dinosaurs when he carved into a Christmas turkey, but what really happened?
Warning viewers about silent films is like warning Elmore Leonard fans that Henry James is a "slower" writer
Pour flaming brandy over the hot pudding - the blue flames dance and sparkle around the traditional sprig of holly stuck into the top of the pudding
An astronomer finds that depictions of the Moon on Christmas cards, wrapping paper and books is often wrong
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