Havana’s long, fractious history with the US leaves it vulnerable if Caracas is forced to withdraw its support ...

January 6, 2026 • Last year, for Black History Month, NPR's Scott Simon spoke with Edith Renfrow Smith of Chicago, who has died at 111 years old. December 31, 2025 • The city shut down the station in ...

Bethlehem has been the subject of countless carols and Nativity plays, but the real story of the little town is far more complex. Bethlehem had a long history even before it became known as the site ...

In the years following World War I, America was gripped by the fear that the Communist Revolution that had taken place in Russia would spread to the United States. As is often the case when fear ...

The history of computers began with primitive designs in the early 19th century and went on to change the world during the 20th century. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Arthur Conan Doyle was born on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh into a prosperous Irish family. He trained as a doctor, gaining his degree from Edinburgh University in 1881. He worked as a surgeon on a ...

Abstract: A great number of images are produced by color printers. Many factors lead to the degradation of printed images and its accurate prediction modeling is of a great interest. Previous research ...

Learn the untold stories of human history and the archaeological discoveries that reveal our ancient past. Plus, explore the lived experiences and traditions of diverse cultures and identities. When ...

Archaeologists excavating sites on Russia's Taman Peninsula have uncovered remarkable evidence of ancient innovation—carefully crafted bone skates made from horse bones that enabled ancient peoples to ...

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Abstract: To derive the greatest advantage from automation in the production of newspapers and books the present optical method of producing halftone dot patterns must be replaced by an electronic ...