British Auxiliary Units were trained to sabotage the enemy in case of German invasion

The burial site, which contains remains from both the Picts and the Norse, is at risk of disappearing due to coastal erosion

The pint-sized institution, which opened last year, is filled with 1,000 feline-themed knickknacks that journeyed with their owners from Ukraine

After abdicating the British throne, Edward was appointed governor of the Bahamas, where he temporarily lived in a lavish home in Nassau

But will that keep susceptible populations safe?

The Library Street Collective's "We All Rise" coloring book features drawings by around 30 contemporary artists

Tour world-class museums, read historic cookbooks, browse interactive maps and more

A new study shows how city-dwelling coyotes thrive by feasting on human-linked food sources

Delaying the Games for a year is considered by many to be the best course of action for public health

Some distilleries are donating their new product to local communities in need

A sweeping new study of 101 mammal species found that females live, on average, 18.6 percent longer than their male counterparts

The pint-sized, mustachioed Gaul immortalized in the French cartoon has spawned films, a theme park and many other spin-offs

The missionary who lived in the house during the mid-1800s delivered vaccinations to locals during a smallpox epidemic

Illustrators are sharing artwork of Amabie, a spirit first popularized during the Edo period, on social media

Americans have some time before social distancing measures can let up—and every day counts

A rare cache of aquatic animal remains suggests that like early humans, Neanderthals were exploiting marine resources

Over his five-decade-plus career, the "Strega Nona" author contributed to more than 270 books

Female dolphins, it seems, aren’t immune to the allure of a harmonizing boy band

New research suggests the civilization used huge enclosures to trap and stockpile live fish to support its complex society

The CDC recommends wearing a fabric mask in public where social distancing is difficult, like at the grocery store

The show ran for just five days before the London museum closed due to COVID-19

The art within Shing Yin Khor's virtual world represents a sassy response to the game's built-in natural history museum

A new analysis of ancient ostrich eggs at the British Museum underscores the interconnectedness of the ancient world

In the wild, only about one in 20 caterpillars grows up to be a butterfly

New research indicates that Iron Age Britons venerated brown hares and chickens long before modern Easter celebrations

This eruption is the longest since 2018 when the volcano caused a deadly tsunami

Blending marshmallows with scientific rigor, the contest offers levity during a difficult time

New research reveals the ancient symbiotic relationship behind geosmin, the chemical compound responsible for the scent of fresh rain

'The break in the scientific record is probably unprecedented,' one ecologist says

A newly identified trio of chemicals may help the primates find a mate

The nearly 2,800-mile-long walking route runs all the way around the English coast

The Rubin Museum of Art and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art offer an array of relaxing experiences

Researchers tracked changes in the crocodilian creatures’ inner ears to learn how they moved into the sea

The crustaceans' guts pulverize plastics into tiny bits that can be consumed by even smaller creatures at the base of the ocean food chain

The Archaeological Institute of America launched its Build Your Own Monument challenge early to inspire families quarantining at home

Fears around the pandemic are causing sleep patterns to change and strange dreams to linger in people’s memories

The event was part of the company's week of #LetsBuildTogether challenges

Canine-equid pairs can mimic each other’s facial expressions during play, which has never been seen between animals of different species

The story behind the image, and its removal, led to mixed reactions from the public, including native communities

A rare bloom of microscopic organisms capable of making their own blue light has transformed several of the state’s beaches

Stay-at-home orders have inspired those with ample free time to pick up hands-on projects

In 1847, the Choctaw Nation sent $170—more than $5,000 today—to victims of the Irish potato famine

In April alone, the Sturminster Newton Mill ground more than one ton of wheat

The actor is one of 17 celebrities slated to participate in newly announced read-alongs of the series' first book

Catch the musical event, featuring Sting, Death Cab for Cutie front man Ben Gibbard and other artists, on YouTube tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern time

Airing on the aquarium's Twitch channel at 4 p.m. EST today, the two-hour session will focus on the video game's diverse insect population