Recently, I wrote an article sharing people's stories of the absolute dumbest reasons they almost died, and it was pretty ...

This is my fifth time running and reporting for the Quad-City Times. The number of stories I hear while reporting, of ...

Mary Shelley was a literary pioneer and her mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, a feminist icon. With my new book, I'm carrying on the mission of my bloodline.

When you trace your ancestors, you learn more about yourself, you learn more about history, and you are able to place your ...

If your vining houseplants are getting too long and need some support, learn how to turn an accordion coat hanger into a simple wall-hanging plant trellis.

Whether you’re a keen wild swimmer, a surfer or you’re just in the market for a properly weatherproof layer to walk the dog in, you may find yourself eyeing up the new outdoorsy coat of choice – a ...

Paul Radford of the Somerset and Dorset Society takes a deep dive into the past in search of the Dorset’s oldest surnames ...

The marvelous Eise Eisinga Planetarium, the world’s oldest continuously operating planetarium in the world, dating from 1781, ...

“Timed or motion sensor alarms with flashing lights, loud noises and sprinklers may work on mountain lions, and can also ...

The UK has unveiled its first-ever official coin in tribute to the Princess Royal, marking her 75th birthday and a 'remarkable lifetime of service'. The Royal Mint's special £5 coin, affectionately ...

Leo XIV has brought back the papal tradition of vacationing at Castel Gandolfo. So how did a family castle become part of the ...

Complex family rift and a deep distrust of the authorities helped to drive Constance Marten off-grid with her rapist partner ...