Root vegetables like rutabagas and Jerusalem artichokes were ration staples during the Nazi occupation of Paris

In the month of April alone, the remnants of two historic vessels washed up on Lake Michigan's shores

A study of microbial communities at the site of a 1989 deep-sea mining test suggests the fragile ecosystem may take half a century to fully recover

The carvings, which depict animals including camels, leopards, cows and mules, may date back to 3000 B.C.

Gamers are brushing up on their art history knowledge to spot Redd's counterfeit creations

The London institution's online offerings include 280,000 newly added Creative Commons images

Expelled by animals as a waste product, the gas appears to play a crucial role in keeping these bizarre, burrowing rodents safe

Buried in a mass grave in Mexico City, the trio may have been part of the first generation abducted from their homeland and brought to the New World

The Catholic Church's actions during World War II have long been a matter of historical debate

The simultaneous mating calls of the male pug-nosed tree frog confuses bats but not female frogs

Funeral parlors' enterprising staff offered burial packages to suit every social strata and budget

The Museo de la Massacre de Ponce and Casa Paoli were among the buildings affected by Saturday's tremors

The specimen may be the earliest known example of a squid-like creature on the attack

The quarantined felines of the world are coming for your screens

This Sunday, celebrate the moms of the animal kingdom with kittens, polar bear cubs, eaglets and more

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

Items recovered include fossils, paintings, ancient coins, ceramics and jewelry

Each night, the institution will post an encore showing of an opera from its "Met Live in HD" series

Pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis Jr., trumpeter Wallace Roney, and guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli succumbed to complications caused by the novel coronavirus

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

Your feedback on our coverage of women's history, wolverines and Madame C.J. Walker

Your feedback on our 50th anniversary issue showcasing success stories in conservation

Speech by Mr Stefan Ingves, Governor of the Sveriges Riksbank, at the Sveriges Riksbank, Stockholm, 3 April 2020.

Remote Isle au Haut is integrating time-tested technology with emerging innovations to create its own microgrid

How do you select one image to represent half a century of photography and art? You don’t

From doodle sessions to zoo tours, here's a week of online activities to keep your kids learning during the school shutdown

Through their images, these artists combat the stereotypes perpetuated by American history and culture

Venturing into the wilderness for often weeks at a time, nature photographer Dawn LaPointe is used to social distancing

In New York City, a desperate need among healthcare workers has pushed to the forefront the question: Is homemade equipment safe to use?

Do some armchair traveling and see the breathtaking vistas of all 50 states while learning about their histories

Authors, scientists and others are offering fun livestream lessons and performances to keep kids engaged during isolation