Over his five-decade-plus career, the "Strega Nona" author contributed to more than 270 books

New research details the first forensic investigation of the Sylt concentration camp, located on the Channel Island of Alderney, since the end of WWII

Traces of lead pollution frozen in a glacier confirm that British lead production waned just before the death of Thomas Becket

A new study ties the ousting of women directors, actors, producers and screenwriters to the rise of entertainment studios

Angry historians say the stretch of concrete was one of the largest remaining sections of the inner wall

Geoscientists noticed the normal rumbles of human activity picked up by their instruments have died down as much of the world ground to a halt

Researchers compared tree rings from around the world to determine that a volcano on Santorini probably erupted in 1560 B.C.

This is the story behind the breads you might be baking in lockdown

Researchers lifted the ancient Egyptian mummy out of her coffin for the first time in 100 years and, to their surprise, uncovered the ancient artworks

Researchers found that almost half of the mountain lions they tested showed signs of plague infection

Starved of resources, these hardy bacteria still eke out a living, suggesting life forms could survive in the harsh habitats on other planets

Mary Pearson, who was briefly engaged to the writer's brother, may be the real-life counterpart of Lydia Bennet from "Pride and Prejudice"

The show ran for just five days before the London museum closed due to COVID-19

The severity of this year's bleaching is second only to 2016, during which a third of the reef’s corals died

A new analysis of ancient ostrich eggs at the British Museum underscores the interconnectedness of the ancient world

The nine classes span contemporary art, fashion and photography

The project hasn’t yet been greenlit, but a proposal just got major funding to explore the potential for the lunar observatory

The prickly perch is an exciting sign of success for the birds, which came off the endangered species list in 2007

The nearly 2,800-mile-long walking route runs all the way around the English coast

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The 20th-century architect defined a uniquely American style that used nature-inspired motifs and horizontal lines

Scientists discover neurotoxin-producing bacteria living on the skin of rough-skinned newts

Canine-equid pairs can mimic each other’s facial expressions during play, which has never been seen between animals of different species

Traditionalist "two-spacers" can still disable the function

The 1888 historical account is likely the first ever confirmed case of a human being struck dead by an interstellar interloper

The rendering builds on decades of data that dates back to the Apollo missions, which happened some fifty years ago

The researchers gathered data from 166 surveys of insect abundance around the world, mostly conducted since the 1980s

Expressing yourself and trying to read others’ faces in a grid of video feeds is a taxing task

Nearly 2,000 years ago, women who rode horseback and practiced archery may have roamed the steppes of Mongolia

New scans revealed the figure's now-faded eyelashes and green backdrop, but her identity remains a mystery

Armchair travelers can also enjoy 360-degree views of the city's famed Northern Lights

The virus tweaks bee behavior to infect new hives and may also spread other hive-killing pathogens and pests

Currently in the works, the new monument will honor her contributions and legacy with a contemplative space

A study of microbial communities at the site of a 1989 deep-sea mining test suggests the fragile ecosystem may take half a century to fully recover

The carvings, which depict animals including camels, leopards, cows and mules, may date back to 3000 B.C.

Expelled by animals as a waste product, the gas appears to play a crucial role in keeping these bizarre, burrowing rodents safe

The Catholic Church's actions during World War II have long been a matter of historical debate

The Asian giant hornet, seen for the first time in North America in 2019, is unlikely to murder you or U.S. bees, according to a Smithsonian entomologist

In 1847, the Choctaw Nation sent $170—more than $5,000 today—to victims of the Irish potato famine

The Museo de la Massacre de Ponce and Casa Paoli were among the buildings affected by Saturday's tremors

The quarantined felines of the world are coming for your screens

In April alone, the Sturminster Newton Mill ground more than one ton of wheat

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