A Microsoft Research study suggests glass blocks etched with lasers could provide enduring data archives ...

This year’s Lukas Prize finalists spotlight deeply reported books on race, war and American life. On Thursday, the Columbia ...

The Moshe Chaim Luzzatto letter was sold by the Jewish Theological Seminary during a financial crisis, a move that drew criticism from scholars and rare-book experts.

We're continuing to celebrate Black History Month by looking back at 2016, a year that brought big moments in the culture.

Discover the fascinating history of Black History Month in Jarvis R. Givens' book, 'I'll Make Me a World.' Learn about the foundation of this celebration.

Political pressure on Olympic officials, like in the case of the Ukraine skeleton racer’s memorial helmet at the Milan Cortina Games, is nothing new, according to a long-time IOC insider.

Microsoft unveils a laser-modified glass that could store huge amounts of data for millennia — plus, a trial of mRNA vaccines ...

Since former Vermont Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Amestoy's retirement, he has taken on a new role as an author, remaining immersed in the legal world.

An expert in picking locks, Jack Sheppard rose to fame in the 18th century for his spectacular escapes from London’s notorious prisons—but harsh English laws against theft eventually sent him to the ...

Newtown Historical Society has been offered a chance to buy two outstanding manuscripts relating to the town’s history. One is a 104-page account book kept by Thomas Toucey (also spelled Tousey), the ...

An Olympic gold medal on snow has long seemed like the impossible for Team GB. But for those in the know, it has been just a matter of time.

A restored 15th-century Duomo statue is now on public display in Milan through a donor-backed loan program. The Bearded Saint with Book was put on display last Thursday at Piazzale ...