Penelope Singh articles

Food is history you can taste but some nations stand out for having especially diverse or unique culinary identities with bold combinations of ancient methods, imported influences, and regional specialties. Using global food-variety analyses, historical research, and insights from professional chefs, here are 20 countries with the most unique cuisines.

Launching a startup is unpredictable, but some cities make success a lot more likely. Drawing on recent surveys, funding and survival-rate data, and analyses of startup ecosystems, here are 20 American cities with the strongest startup success rates, ranked from promising runners-up to top-tier startup powerhouses.

Archaeologists have dug up a rare hoard of copper coins from the final stages of Jewish resistance against Roman rule, forlorn fragments of a people’s doomed last stand.

From food fairs and film festivals to music marathons, cultural parades, and massive citywide celebrations, American cities know how to put on a show. Whether you’re into live music, global cuisine, pop culture, or neighborhood street parties, here are the cities that consistently stand out for hosting the best festivals in America.

Archaeologists in Switzerland have uncovered the remarkably well-preserved remnants of a 2,000-year-old Roman wooden bridge.The amazing discovery adds to our knowledge of Roman engineering in the Swiss Alps.

Whether Polynesians reached the Americas before Europeans appeared on the scene is one of history's great unknowns, but DNA analysis is providing new clues.

Scientists thnk they may have cracked the language of the ancient city of Teotihuacan, allowing us to read the messages of a long-lost people.

Between insurance coverage, hospital quality, access to specialists, and preventive care, some states are doing healthcare better than others. Using data from US News & World Report, Forbes Advisor, and Kaiser Family Foundation, we ranked 20 US states with the best healthcare systems.

From the turquoise coves of the Mediterranean to the glacier-framed harbors of Alaska, the best cruise ports offer far more than a place to dock; they’re gateways to unforgettable adventures. Based on traveler feedback, cruise industry rankings, and global travel surveys, here are 25 of the best cruise ports in the world.