From the oracles of ancient Rome to Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, humans have long turned to the dream world to decode the mysteries of the mind. Lu Chin's mid-16th century painting entitled "Zhuangzi ...

Oftentimes referred to as the “king of the jungle,” lions are highly social and intelligent creatures. These big cats are also critical to maintaining the health of their ecosystem. National ...

Many unexpected human artifacts have been preserved, for centuries, in vulture nests. This sandal woven from grasses and twigs, called an agobía, is somewhere between 727 and 771 years old, ...

It sounds backward, but research suggests a cup of coffee followed by a short nap could sharpen focus and fight fatigue. Coffee before sleep sounds counterintuitive, but scientists say this unusual ...

President Obama creates a national monument in Delaware, finally bringing the National Park Service to all 50 states.

Travelers can explore Beijing's ancient past by visiting the Beijing Central Axis – a newly designated UNESCO World Heritage ...

From a legendary Alpine range to a less-traveled but no less stunning alternative to the Mediterranean, here are the year’s ...