Britannica still sells the physical copies of its encyclopedia. The 32-volume 2010 edition was the last edition to get a ...

His family was wealthy, and he took his inheritance and gave to less fortunate and lived a life of humility. He died on Dec.

Whether you were curious about ancient history or modern science, Britannica was the ultimate place to turn for trusted information. But even the best things have a shelf life. In 2012, Britannica ...

Some writers claimed Gertude was her original first name. However, they wrongly based that conclusion on a misreading of an ...

Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, a political terrorist, was nicknamed Carlos the Jackal after Frederick Forsyth's 1971 novel.

Hanukkah, an important holiday in the Jewish calendar, is celebrated for eight days every year. This year, it falls between ...

On this day in 1811, the natural disaster that became known as the New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811–1812 began. Centered near New Madrid, Missouri, the earthquake sent shocks for hundreds of miles ...

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By empowering educators and nurturing skill-based growth, we aim to ensure that every learner -- regardless of background -- can achieve their dreams," said Sal De Spirito, Global Executive Vice ...

Anaximander's Map is considered by some to be the first-ever world map, and alleged versions of it have been shared across ...