A compelling creation myth was a must for every ancient civilisation, but Rome decided that one just wasn’t enough. In myth ...

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A look at the week ahead: a roundup of new TV premieres and finales to help you plan your viewing for Nov. 16–22.

For Janeites around the globe, the 250th anniversary of the English author’s birth is cause for elaborate celebrations.

Pope Leo XIV opened his first foreign trip as pope to Turkey with a plea for peace amid efforts to end wars in Ukraine and ...

Enjoy magical music mixes, special guest takeovers, and engaging story-telling this Christmas on BBC Radio and BBC Sounds ...

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Christmas is America's No. 1 favorite holiday—90% of us celebrate it. But what is Christmas, exactly, and how did it become the global holiday we celebrate today?

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Think you have a big vocabulary? Try to pronounce these 10 long English words that will trip up even a genius.

Lenox, Massachusetts isn’t just another dot on the map; it’s a masterclass in small-town charm that somehow punches way above its weight class in cultural significance. You know those towns you see in ...