As word of his success spread, more towns around the world embraced the concept for their communities. Before long, the International Organization of Book Towns was formed in April 2001 ...

Carnival celebrations in Germany’s Rhineland region are characterized by five things: Music, costumes, flowers, candy, and ...

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

A Nebraska group of sword enthusiasts has seen an influx of intrigue since the pandemic, including from women. The group’s leader expects the growth to continue.

Traditionally, around this time of year ... eggs symbolise new life and represent Easter across the world. Parktown Boys beat St Charles 3–1 in thrilling KES Easter Festival hockey clash ...

won the World Press Photo of the Year. The jury praised the photo's composition and subject matter. Other winners included photos of droughts in the Amazon and migrants at the US-Mexico border.

“Mahmoud’s dream is simple: He wants to get prosthetics and live his life as any other child,” said the World Press Photo organisers in a statement. The jury also selected two photos for the ...

A global initiative to raise awareness about hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders. Established by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), this day honors the birth anniversary of Frank ...

Here are some of the best pictures from around the world ahead of Easter. A woman buys coloured eggs for Easter in a shop on Udo Baumeister's farm in Hagen, western Germany AFP via Getty Images ...

The Easter bank holiday weekend is almost upon us, with the UK set to enjoy days off on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. On Maundy Thursday, celebrations were beginning around the world ...

“Mahmoud’s dream is simple: he wants to get prosthetics and live his life as any other child,” said the World Press Photo organisers in a statement. The jury also selected two photos for the ...

A taxonomic guide to the colors of the natural world, with 13 palettes and 110 color swatches, cherished by artists and scientists for more than 2 centuries ...