Unlike the individuals who have testified against criminals that are protected by the Witness Protection Program, witness trees are trees that have stood for so long that they have been spectators to some of the most important events in U.S. history. 

six-hour work of performance art by Serbian artist Marina Abramović in Studio Morra, Naples in 1974

A new look at da Vinci’s papers reveals his insightful attempts to probe the nature of gravity 500 years ago

Philip II of Macedon (Greek: Φίλιππος Philippos; 382 BC – October 336 BC) was the king (basileus) of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia from 359 BC until his death in 336 BC. He was a member of the Argead dynasty, founders of the ancient kingdom, and the father…

annual directory of London prostitutes (1757–1795)

Unlikely soldiers during World War II: more than 250,000 pigeons were deployed by the British

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American stand-up comedian and actor (born 1964)

Just one extra cell type can make a huge difference.

English conspiracy theorist, author, broadcaster, and former football player (b. 1952)

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Beetlejuice is a 1988 American dark fantasy horror comedy film directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by Michael McDowell and Warren Skaaren based on a story by McDowell and Larry Wilson. The film stars Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jones, Catherine…

<p>Like most other animals, the species of chickens that we are familiar with today is the result of evolution and adaptation. Believe it or not, the chicken has an ancestor that was dominating the planet millions of years ago. The chicken is, indeed

Ocean Conservation Namibia raises awareness for the global plastic pollution crisis by publishing rescue videos of entangled seals every single day. Marine animals suffer from plastic pollution, especially discarded fishing gear and other single use plastics

Way before conductors used batons as conducting tools, staffs were used instead. The method of conducting using a staff was vastly different as compared to the usage of a baton: a conductor indicated the time of a piece by banging a large staff on the floor…

Japanese swords are admired throughout the world for their legendary quality and long tradition of craftsmanship. For centuries the symbol of samurai honor and authority, their appeal is as powerful as ever. We visit one of Japan’s leading swordsmiths to…

Japanese civil rights organization

Everything we know about what vitamin D can do for your health.

American convicted murderer and political assassin (1964-2013)

An underwater volcano in the Pacific Ocean has erupted, with scientists discovering two species of shark that have adapted to life in the crater.