Penelope Singh articles

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.

The devastating floods in central Texas in 2025 exposed ancient fossilized dinosaur footprints in a local riverbed.

From sprawling off-leash parks and walkable downtowns to cafés serving “puppuccinos,” the nation’s best destinations for pet lovers have created genuine communities where four-legged friends are as welcome as their humans. Here are 20 of the most pet-friendly cities in the US, ending with the one that truly leads the pack.

The Book of Kells is one of the world’s greatest medieval manuscripts. Created in around 800 AD, it is an artifact combining Celtic craftsmanship with the unshakable Christian faith of the Middle Ages.

In August 2025, archaeologists found evidence that Pompeii wasn’t totally abandoned after the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Researchers have found a long-lost branch of the Nile River that may finally explain how the Ancient Egyptians transported the stone block to build the pyramids.