We’ve all heard the story of the '40 acres and a mule' promise to former slaves at the end of the US Civil War. The real story, however,...

Stained-glass windows? Elaborate tapestries? Abstract paintings? The stunning diversity of the wood specimens in the Wilson Wood...

In August 1519, Spanish explorer Hernando Cortés marched into what is now Mexican territory, conquering the mighty Aztec Empire, and...

Astronomers have put together an image of a recent, nearby exploding star. And, for the first time, have made images of 27...

The 'First Lady of Song' is not only widely considered the greatest female jazz singer of all time in her own right, but her...

Bears are native to every continent except Africa and Oceania. With majestic good looks, intelligence, amazing resourcefulness,...

This South African artist-sculptor's alter-ego character, Sophie, is based on three generations of female domestic workers in her family....

We're more globally connected now than ever before, but we also have unique streets we call home. Let's explore what happens when global...

This is one of the hardest working musicians out there! Playing an amazing range of instruments with high-energy virtuosity, this Swedish...

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Using cool paper cutouts and interesting animation, Mysteries of Vernacular brings the odd and sometimes quite stunning origins of common...

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The beautiful and deeply humane paintings of this wonderful Mexican artist do, indeed, seem to radiate the 'Soul of Mexico,' as one of...

Here's the breathtaking images from the London Natural History Museum's 2020 Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. The photos in...

Put aside what you are doing and take 10 minutes to view these two short films. You won't be sorry. Both tell extraordinary stories of...

Photographer Jimmy Nelson has traveled the world throughout his life. What he has learned is that communities that thrive, support, and...

Whether you prefer a casual walk, a full day on the trail, or a long distance trek, today we'll check out some of the visually stunning...

Her career as a poet began at age seven. At fifteen, she met Langston Hughes, and published her first book of poetry at age...

In the 1970s, Kevin Kelly backpacked across much of Asia, taking thousands of photographs, revealing stunning encounters with ordinary...

Secret passages, mysterious tunnels, and hidden rooms are everywhere, you just have to know how to find them. 10 Amazing Secret Passages,...

When filmed at mega-fast frame speeds, the incredibly complex activity behind common motion is revealed in all its stunning and oddly...

Migration has occurred for as long as there's been humans. Let's take a closer look at all this moving around and get under the surface...

Eye-catching, mind-expanding, heart-thumping photographs from some of the best photographers in Latin America! POY LatAm 2021 Winners -...

Rob Gonsalves used elegantly crafted illusions, to imbue his paintings with wondrous reality and impossibility. Can you tell which is...