Only a fraction of people speak with the received pronunciation accent, and yet it is considered to be the authoritative British accent. What gives?

Journalism is seeing some dark days-which means that a look back on Barbara Walters' career is even more nostalgic.

COINTELPRO was active from 1956 to 1971.

Many diseases have been around as long as humans, but Leprosy’s social history is the most inextricably linked with human evolution.

Midwife history is not just about medicine; it tells the stories about society and the way it treats women.

In 1993, TV writers took a risk in avoiding sex and skimpy clothing They created Dana Scully and mainstreamed women in STEM careers.

The Myers-Briggs test might not be scientific, but it reminds us of a time when the modern workforce truly came to life.

The fascinating history of the mistletoe tradition and the truth about the plant under which we steal kisses: it actually sucks the life out of trees.

Back in the days when it was commonplace for conversation to be learned, Emily Post dominated the discussion. We could learn much from her today.

The popular TV show tends to gloss over women's "monthlies" and the pains of wearing a corset. We bring you the real Downton Abbey.

In an attempt to make Barbie more realistic, a graphic designer has made Lammily, the average Barbie. The problem? Barbie was never meant to be average.