Thomas Edison had an encyclopedic memory, and by the early 1920s, he had become increasingly frustrated by the fact that college graduates applying to work for him didn’t have a wealth of knowledge ...

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The UEFA Women's Champions League is back and bigger than ever. This season, not only is every game streaming on Disney+ in Europe, but there also are 18 teams instead of the usual 16, and one large ...

The Graeco-Persian Wars, sometimes referred to as simply the Persian Wars included some of the most epic clashes in human history. Spanning a 50-year period, these conflicts between the Greek ...

This liveblog is now closed. The Supreme Court on Monday (October 13, 2025) directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the Karur stampede, which occurred on September 27 during a ...

Despite being rivals, many Athenians admired the government, clothing, and austerity of the Spartans. Falling prey to “Laconophilia,” some began to adopt the mannerisms and even dress like their ...

The record holder for having the world's longest name says it takes a whopping 20 minutes to read his full moniker aloud – and he's only ever heard it once. For ease, Laurence tends to go by just his ...

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has captured global attention for her fearless pursuit of democracy. Yet, as her name dominates ...

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What’s good, what’s bad, and what’s in between in literature? Here we review the latest titles.See all 51 stories. his week’s reviews range from a stunning work from a new indie Australian publisher ...