Culture

How sugarcane lends its sweetness to verse

The Mediterranean faced extreme desiccation.

Thousands of Vespas swarm Rome’s historic center to mark iconic scooter’s 80th anniversary

G-Dragon Appointed UNESCO Ambassador for World Heritage Peace

Quote of the day by Shahid Kapoor: ‘You have to do what is right to you, and you should never be apologetic about it…’

Memes evolve through cultural transmission.

Iceland's geothermal energy success story

Quang Ninh: Money tree flowers bloom in vibrant yellow on steep cliffs.

Heroes, Monsters & The Dinner Table

Quote of the day by Kamal Haasan: ‘Once you climb Everest, don’t stay on top because there is no place to stay…’

Striking footage captures 1902 NYC building at dawn of skyscraper age

Spain's Solar Eclipse Trilogy: Spectacle Starting August 12

This 99-year-old ballet teacher once taught Parisian royalty. Now she teaches in Pasadena

Quote of the day by Marcus Garvey: ‘A people without the knowledge of their past history…’

This warrior connects to modern Siberians.

Sequoyah's impact on Cherokee literacy

Before August slips away, visit these art exhibitions across India

Show and tell: See how museums and galleries are celebrating 250 in the US

The statues were moved upright by people.

Quote of the day by Meryl Streep: ‘It's amazing how much you can get if you quietly, clearly, and authoritatively…’