From Pena Palace to the Moorish Castle, it's easy to see why Sintra, Portugal ranks with the most wondrous historic cities on Earth.

Unfortunately for Edwin Starr, war is good for a lot of things. Ever had green beans from a can? You can thank Napoleon for that.

While Lee Kuan Yew ushered in an era of wealth for Singapore, it came it a high cost. Open markets do not equal open societies.

Taking place thousands of years ago, Aristophanes' theory on love is more sophisticated and progressive than a lot of modern politicians.

If you're looking for Roman ruins but aren't a fan of tomato-based dishes, good news: you don't have to go to Italy to see them.

Before the novels and the Nobel Prize, Hemingway was a journalist. We tell that story here.

He revolutionized the American novel, bringing critical yet concise views on life. These 21 Ernest Hemingway quotes cut right to his essence.

When your life is all about words, chances are you’ll produce a few good quips. Truman Capote is a testament to that.

Spaniards have always known how to throw a good party. Las Fallas is no exception.

Soaring above Sri Lankan skies, the Sigiriya palace reminds us of the rewards--and costs--of power.

The origins of HIV have become an object of speculation for decades. Scientists are finally putting the pieces together, and the story is quite surprising.

In the 1990s, the Galapagos Conservancy launched Project Isabela, an all out war against 250,000 goats in the Galapagos Islands to save the dwindling population of Galapagos tortoises.