When studying ancient history, it's sometimes surprising humanity ever made it to the 20th century. Ancient civilizations were repeatedly hit by disasters, both natural and man-made, the likes of ...

John Adams hopes that the U.S. will celebrate its birth with parades and fireworks — every July 2. 1782: Congress adopts the ...

As we celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, test your civics knowledge and see how your score compares to others.

Wikipedia cofounder Larry Sanger was indefinitely banned from the site he helped build over off-platform canvassing, reigniting debates on governance and neutrality.

How well do you know your goalscorers? To mark day five of the World Cup, we want you to name the leading scorer from each of the top 20 countries according to Fifa's global rankings. After more ...

From the humble vessels of ancient civilizations navigating coastal waters to the majestic seafaring giants of the modern era exploring the farthest reaches of the oceans, shipbuilding has been an ...

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1. In which year did the first competition take place? 2. Which fellow South American country lost to hosts Uruguay in that first final? 3. Brazil were the first team to win the trophy outside of ...

World Blood Donor Day on June 14 provides a critical platform for Indian institutions. Schools and colleges nationwide are preparing assemblies to highlight the importance of giving. This year follows ...

A historic FIFA World Cup is underway, with an expanded field of 48 teams and a record (for now) three host countries between Mexico, Canada and the United States. While Mexico and the U.S. have ...

Featuring more teams than ever before, the 2026 World Cup is being hosted in 16 cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada. To mark day two of the World Cup, we've picked seven of those cities ...