One name came from a frustrated French explorer; another irked PETA so much, there was a petition for its name to change. Let ...

On May 20, 1875, delegates from a group of 17 countries gathered in Paris to sign what may be the most overlooked yet ...

Odd cartographic creations like ‘Fool’s Cap Map of the World,’ ‘Leo Belgicus,’ and ‘The Porcineograph’ make the classic ...

ROME (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Rome on Friday for meetings with the Vatican No. 2 and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, fresh off the Italian leader’s visit to the ...

Want to go electric on a budget, or looking for the best small EV? These are the top compact and affordable electric cars in ...

Two towns in Massachusetts are fundamental to American history, but where the official first shot of the American Revolution happened has been debated for centuries.

“I wish all Christians all over the world, but particularly those back home in the US, a blessed Good Friday.” Good Friday commemorates Christ’s crucifixion and is marked by the Vatican with ...

There’s now a sequel, Kingdom of the Sky 2: The World Burns, so if you enjoyed the first one, jump straight into the follow-up. This sci-fi Minecraft map took its creators three months to build ...

A map reveals the fascinating amount of languages spoken in China. From Mandarin, Cantonese, Tibetan, to Mongolian and Korean, China is definitely one of the world's countries with the most ...

New satellite images on Google Maps have revealed China’s growing submarine power, showing at least six nuclear-powered submarines at a navy base near Qingdao, The U.S. Sun reported. Satellite ...

Another myth is the claim that Revere shouted along the way, “the British are coming!” That shout did not appear in history ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...