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

By the mid-19th century, the push for standardization had ... Engineers designing railway systems across Europe had to navigate conflicting standards for track gauges, load weights and even ...

In “A Training School for Elephants,” Sophy Roberts revisits an especially bizarre episode from the exploitation of Africa.

There are very few remains of ancient ships, except in one unusual place: the Black Sea has a unique environment that ...

And the dedication to Eric Hobsbawm is hardly encouraging. But Richard Evans has given us a monumental, fascinating and often scintillating overview of 19th-century Europe that is both highly readable ...

Fayette Historic State Park in Garden, Michigan might be the best-kept secret in the Great Lakes State’s impressive ...

The 21st century pharmaceutical and biotech sector has come a long way from its roots in 19th century pharmacy ... s National Health Service (NHS) in Europe created a much more structured system ...

Fayette Historic State Park in Garden, Michigan sits quietly on the Garden Peninsula, overlooking the stunning waters of Big Bay de Noc, waiting patiently for travelers who appreciate both stories and ...

Finland is under pressure to switch its rail to the standard European gauge. In the first phase, a planned train line is to ...

Since the Japanese anime boom of the past few decades, Akihabara has been a refuge for the otaku — someone who would “go ...

The outdoor Takoma Flea Market is a great place to find repurposed items, vintage clothing, jewelry, records, furniture, and ...

Most of these buildings have brick walls and tiled roofs in the traditional reddish-brown color, but in the middle is one incongruous property with bright white walls and a black tiled roof: Yipu ...