In the early 1800s, ice was one of the most valuable commodities on Earth, so rare that people called it “white gold.” A Boston entrepreneur built a vast global empire shipping massive blocks of ...

The Philippines is not only known for its stunning landscapes and warm-hearted people but also for its brilliant minds that have contributed significantly to innovation and progress worldwide. From ...

The 19th-century poet is the subject of a new film by the Ewers Brothers, Ken Burns and Don Henley that urges us to travel ...

Chinese restaurant menus are a wonderland of options, colorful sauces, sizzling woks, and dishes that smell like they were ...

Girard-Perregaux’s Minute Repeater Flying Bridges, launching today, is as authentic as it gets in the crowded genre of heritage pieces.

British watchmaking is experiencing a revival, with over 100 brands now operating and combined annual sales reaching £200m, though most design domestically but manufacture abroad.

I love sports, geography, history, art and goofy stuff, and high school mascots blend a bit of all of that. I’ve combed ...

The batteries last more than 12,000 charge cycles, making them a competitive storage method that could one day dethrone lithium-ion alternatives.

Writers of all ages filled the meeting rooms of the main branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County on ...

The Village Voice reviews the "The Second Printing Revolution: Invention of Mass Media," a fascinating exhibition at the Grolier Club.

History came alive at a Columbiana County school Friday. Third graders at McKinley Elementary in Lisbon created a living wax museum.

Every March 17, millions of Americans don green clothing, crowd into Irish pubs and toast with emerald-tinted beer to ...