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Archaeologists in Norway have discovered fragments of the world’s oldest rune stone in Svingerud burial field, dating back to 50 BC–275 AD.

For nearly 60 years, the Super Bowl has become a central part of American culture well beyond the sphere of pro football. And ...

Drawing heavily from antiquity, the Byzantine contribution to education and higher learning is immense, despite often being overlooked.

The inventor of the Rubik’s Cube didn’t realize he’d built a puzzle until he scrambled it the first time and tried to restore ...

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In seeking pathways for his own career, Treviño looks to the example of Tampa Bay Lightning coach and Canada coach for the 4 Nations Face-Off, Jon Cooper, the former college lacrosse player and high ...

Handwriting (symbols) was first used in 3100 BC for list making. It was a counting of beer rations for workers.

I now work for people the same age as my grandchildren - they are smart, refreshingly liberal and good-hearted, but without ...

ABC sees the potential in Kaitlin Olson as amateur sleuth Morgan Guillory. The alphabet has announced a second season of ...

The world's richest man is strong supporter of right-wing politics, & made gestures today at a rally for Donald Trump's ...

From Ivan Cornejo to Shakira, see everyone who's touring this year. Editor’s Note: The list features only U.S. tours by Latin music artists and is updated on a regular basis. Tours will be ...