World

Today, the idea that prophecies can reveal the future is the stuff of tabloids. In the ancient world, though, the prophetic visions…

Many great science fiction novels present us with futures where capitalism has gone awry. Huge, international companies run the world, buying and…

Since the dawn of time, a problem has haunted a section of mankind. They just can’t stop their hair from falling out.…

With the rise of global transportation and the Internet over the last few decades, the world seems just a little closer together,…

Video games have consistently gained popularity around the world. Some of the most popular video games are filled with violence, sexual scenes,…

When your neighbors party late into the night or a garbage truck wakes you up two hours before sunrise, you might curse…

We tend to think of history as a collection of abstract facts that have no bearing on the “real world,” but everything…

Secret societies have interested people for a very long time, which makes sense; mysterious groups who remain hidden are understandably intriguing. However,…

The beauty of origami appeals to the eye as well as the mind. Designs using paper can yield both detailed sculptural works…

World War II affected every person who lived through it. Hundreds of stories from that time have become part of our history,…