The newly refurbished stairs in Rome are open to the public again, but tourists will be fined for sitting on them.

Troubles on the set and suspicious deaths helped to cultivate a nasty reputation for these cursed movies and famous legends.

People donated about $50 each to help save and restore the historic La Mothe-Chandeniers castle in France.

Passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 who died on Sept. 11 honored at the national memorial site in Pennsylvania.

Many public library systems are eliminating late fees on materials because they see them as a form of social inequity.

The benefits of hobbies and how to choose an activity that can help take your mind off work and add some fun to your life.

Experiencing a pleasant tingle when someone crinkles paper isn't as weird as you think. It's called ASMR or 'brain orgasm.' Here's why it happens.

REI is leading the way with #OptOutside, but other major brands are following their example on Black Friday.

Russian postwoman walks 25 miles to deliver mail and she's been doing it for half a century.

A Christmas commercial from British retailer Argos inspires both parents and kids to dream big.

The secrets and science behind those giant balloon characters in the Macy's parade.

The discoveries of two different burial sites in Norway have been facilitated by improved radar technology.

Rather than cutting down a live tree, many companies will rent you one that will keep growing and be used several years in a row.

German Christmas markets or Christkindlmarkt celebrate the holiday season with crafts, food and fun.

Danish artist Thomas Dambo creates 'forgotten giant' sculptures in the wilderness.

Winners announced for the 9th annual Nikon Small World In Motion competition showcasing the best microscopic videos of 2019.

Research reveals you can change facets of your personality if you're motivated and committed.

There are two types of creative peaks, and they occur at different ages, combating the idea that the fires of creativity burn out after your youth.

Vault lights in the sidewalks were useful ways to light the rooms down below.

When it comes to political or personal conversations, it's always good to avoid this type of superiority posturing.

It's a book club for introverts to be social without all the pressure of a regular book club.

After fires burned away the dense foliage, an ancient Australian landmark called Budj Bim is revealed in more depth.

The Golden Globes, BAFTA and the Oscars have all committed to a greener production and ceremony. Are these noble pursuits or just greenwashing?

Cumberland Caverns Live is a concert venue in Tennessee located in a cave 333 feet underground.

Photographers capture landscapes, portraits, nature and more for Sony World Photography Awards.

A contest to reveal the truth behind the mysterious inscription on a boulder in France produces two winners.

The ancient weapon, likely owned by a Roman Centurion, was discovered in Germany by a 19-year-old intern.

Mark your calendar for math holidays that celebrate moles, spirals and an endless string of numbers!

People all over the world are performing music from their balconies and windows as a sign of hope during the coronavirus quarantine.

During coronavirus, many are looking to Anne Frank's diary to learn from her messages of resilience and hope.

The Sturminster Newton Mill in the U.K. is grinding out flour full time to help boost supply during the pandemic.

Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís take inspiration from architecture and design and create colorful, geometric photos.

Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th U.S. president, had a menagerie that included everything from dogs and bears to rodents and a one-legged rooster.

Swarms of jellyfish are clogging water intakes at power plants around the world, and a new study explains why jellyfish populations are on the rise.

Hundreds of street artists from 30 countries descend on Bristol, England, to showcase their talents at Upfest 2017, an annual urban paint festival.

It's possible to unspoil a spoiled child, but it's not an easy process. A psychologist offers five ways to try to do it.

National Geographic's Travel Photographer of the Year contest winners show the power of nature, the beauty of cities and the strength of humanity.

billy barr spent the last 40 years living alone in a cabin in Gothic, Colorado, and collecting meticulous weather data about temperatures, snowfall and more.

Studies show that we track fecal matter, potentially deadly bacteria and fungus into our homes when we wear our shoes inside.

If you watched the Great American Eclipse of 2017, here's how you can tell if you hurt your eyesight in the process.

If a bat makes its way into your home accidentally, you can get it out yourself. Don't panic, grab some supplies and help it find an exit.

Humans are social eaters, but we're not the only animal in that category. Here are other creatures who would rather eat with a group instead of alone.

Foodies talk about underground restaurants, but these beautiful eateries around the world are literally located in caves and caverns below ground.

Feel the burn of that hot pepper, but be ready for the aftermath.

A Category 5 hurricane causes catastrophic damage. But how does such a huge storm form in the first place?

Each year during the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup, thousands of people remove trash from local waterways.

The truth is that crop circles are more art than alien. Still, it's fun to suspend your disbelief, if just for a second.

In the 1930s, the National Park Service created master plans for each U.S. national park that showed and explained the vision for development of each park.

Studies show we emit chemicals that communicate emotion, and whether we realize it or not, our brain responds to fear alarms.

New England's fall foliage wasn't always so colorful. Today's gorgeous scenery is the result of one of history's deadliest hurricanes.