In her learned and insightful survey, “The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,” the classicist Bettany Hughes traces the time-honored enumeration of man-made wonders to the period following ...

A plaque from when it was designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1998 called it “one of the seven wonders of the railroad world.” However, the locomotive sensation was ...

From lush isles barely big enough for you and a palm tree to rocky outposts teetering on the edge of the world, these are seven of the smallest islands you can visit right now. Bishop Rock ...

this series of short films offers a comprehensive overview of World War Two for primary schools. These short films are suitable for teaching history at KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland ...

This list of the greatest one-hit wonders includes both obscure artists and long-running acts with one proper hit single under their belt. And despite the term’s pejorative labeling, we can ...

Saint Patrick: Man or myth? Every year on 17 March, millions of people across the world celebrate Saint Patrick – Ireland’s patron saint. But what do we really know about him? Emmeline ...

There weren’t a ton of memorable one-hit wonders to come out of the 1970s, but the ones that did make it briefly should have enjoyed even longer and more successful careers. We’re particularly ...

As temperatures drop and snow blankets the ground in many parts of the world, winter becomes a time for cherished traditions. From lively festivals to intimate family customs, the season offers a ...

One in 12 children globally faces online sexual abuse: Lancet study Approximately one in 12 children worldwide experienced online sexual abuse in the past year, according to a study published in ...