Forget what you know about medieval Europe — history is often quite complicated

Known for his ruthlessness, King Henry I's fatal weak spot proved to be his diet

The Gospel of John shifted the blame for the death of Jesus from Roman authorities to the Jewish people as a whole

In a gift to timber industry patrons, the Bush administration is thinning national forests and cutting down government scientists who stand in the way.

The feast of Thanksgiving even predates the Pilgrims

Owls aren't just smart, they have colorful personalities, as author Carl Safina learned from rescuing one

Social media has been a huge way to spread the word about social movements like #BlackLivesMatter

As George R.R. Martin has written, don't trust prophecies in Westeros — they'll do you in

Every time a bleak, adrenaline-inducing article goes viral, the so-called “hope vs. fear” dispute rages on Twitter

The diagnosis is now being applied to everything from muggings to childbirth. An expert explains why it's bad news

The dead who were consecrated as saints became part of daily ritual life and were expected to help the community

The British filmmaker, who died at the age of 77, brought more depth and commentary to his work than people think

Separating the art from the artist would be a lot easier if celebrities faced major consequences for their crimes

The publishing icon died today

Not every hopeful monarch got their chance to ascend the throne, no matter how long they waited