Traditional Zulu beliefs consider twins a bad omen that bring misfortune to the family. To avoid the father’s perceived impending demise, his mother would quickly take her infant grandbabies aside and perform a secret and utterly heinous act—without the mother’s knowledge.

Traditional Zulu beliefs consider twins a bad omen that bring misfortune to the family. To avoid the father’s perceived impending demise, his mother would quickly take her infant grandbabies aside and perform a secret and utterly heinous act—without the mother’s knowledge.

If you assume the Hapsburg monarchs led charmed lives, you haven't heard the tragic tale of Zita of Bourbon-Parma, the Refugee Empress.

Yeongjo ruled prosperously for half a century—but his reputation was tarnished by the shadow of his son's brutal execution.

When José Salvador Alvarenga and Ezequiel Córdoba, they had no way of knowing one of them wouldn’t see land again for 14 months. The other wouldn’t see land again at all.

Explore the world of the Yanomami people, indigenous inhabitants of the Amazon rainforest. Discover their unique way of life, from traditional homes and egalitarian society to the challenges they face from illegal mining and logging. Learn about their culture, history, and the importance of preserving their isolated community in this in-depth article.