In the early twentieth century, hostel organizations helped young people to get out into the country and travel independently—with a bit of overnight supervision.

With the invasion of Ukraine, it seemed like sunflowers suddenly appeared on the political landscape. Yet they’ve long held symbolic and economic value in Europe.

Thanatourism, as one scholar calls it, has a long history. And some historic sites of mass death do offer thoughtful educational experiences.

The remains of two of the very last of the Beothuk are finally being repatriated to Canada. Why has it taken almost 200 years?

What do currents do anyway? What would happen if they stopped?

Guinea worm, scourge of the tropics, may be nearing its end.

El Niño is a complex series of weather patterns that arises in the Pacific, influencing weather phenomena around the world. But what's it doing to plankton?

Their names may not be widely recognized, but these three intrepid women explorers deserved broader acclaim for their accomplishments.

American maps in the early 19th century.