For the first installment of our Ancient Games series, we're tackling the Royal Game of Ur from Mesopotamia! This is one of the oldest games in history, and the oldest one where we actually have a ...

For the first installment of our Ancient Games series, we're tackling the Royal Game of Ur from Mesopotamia! This is one of the oldest games in history, and the oldest one where we actually have a ...

Minecraft players have shown that the blocky world can be used to make history more interactive with talented builders ...

Joshua Hammer takes a hugely enjoyable look at three rivals who competed to decipher the world’s oldest writing ...

The evolution of the term "barbarian" in ancient Greek thought—from cultural outsider to a symbol of uncivilized otherness—is ...

For the Dagara people of Burkina Faso, the element of fire has profound cultural meanings. It’s a symbol of innovation and inspiration.

Hidden in a quiet Italian town is one of the world's most unique art schools – and a rewarding destination for curious ...

The movie has got a raw energy—shaky camera shots, gallons of fake blood, and a wicked sense of humor. And let’s not forget the deadites who are straight nightmare fuel, and were unleashed by an ...

Sweetness and Bounty ...

This week's Free Will Astrology asks if you are listening to the world around you with your ears, eyes, and heart.

Gambling has been documented and storied in practically all forms of arts and mediums. We have songs about gambling, casino ...

Pharaoh didn’t have the best launch – and frankly, the game itself is more to blame for that. It came out at an extremely ...