The essential guide to visiting Italy’s Sardinia region
From discovering the island’s ancient Nuragic civilization to sampling famed red wines and pecorino cheeses, here are some of ...
How technology is reshaping religion
Smartphone apps, social media, and artificial intelligence are all making religion more accessible. Is it enough to slow ...
5 times the U.S. government revealed secrets it tried to keep hidden
Some believe the U.S. government is behind the drones in New Jersey. There's no evidence of that—but the government does have ...
‘Murder hornets’ wiped out in North America in rare victory
The world’s largest hornet, native to Asia, had arrived mysteriously in 2019, but intense eradication efforts prevented the ...
Travel steamers are the key to looking great anywhere—these are our top picks
Our favorite travel steamer, the Brookline, easily fits into a carry-on and packs 800 watts of power for tackling wrinkles in ...
An eco-conscious adventure through the Scottish Highlands
Eco-tourism is booming in the Scottish Highlands— and its wealth of sustainable experiences celebrates the region’s rich ...
Inside the race to rescue Arctic relics before it’s too late
The Arctic is home to pristine artifacts. A few archeologists are rushing to find them, and the critical clues they can offer ...
5 recent scientific findings that change what we know about cannabis
As legal restrictions loosen, scientists are investigating long held beliefs that cannabis has few side effects and can ...
Hokuriku: From Tokyo…to culinary delights
Tokyo is known for its delicious fare, but venturing to prefectures that hug the coastline yields seafood specialties aplenty ...
How medieval fortresses were built for war
In the ninth and tenth centuries, castles were often built of wood and easily burned down by enemies. As unrest spread across Europe and warfare began to change, castle designs had to adapt.
Sunken shipwrecks tell the story of Alaska’s ‘forgotten’ WWII battlefield
U.S. and Japanese forces fought over the Aleutian Islands during World War II. Relics of this conflict can still be found on ...
Two ways bird flu could cause a human pandemic
The CDC just confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the U.S, and California just declared a state of emergency. Experts say it's not too early, or unreasonable, to prepare for the worst.