While the Nazi party was being condemned for burning books, they were already hard at work on an even greater crime: that is, re-writing our cultural heritage.

The isolation wrought by modern life, says naturalist Robert MacFarlane, makes us think nature is uninteresting. However, the power of words can reclaim our so-called barren lands.

Today, the English language is spoken by more than a billion people around the globe. But where did it come from ... and where might it be headed?

Now that's uplifting. Equipped with only YouTube videos and a small bank loan, Cara Brookins built her own house from the foundation up with a work crew consisting of her four children.

As the United Arab Emirates ambassador to Russia, Omar Saif Ghobash reflected on what it means to be a Muslim. This book is the result.

Looking for ways to celebrate Canada 150? One of the best might be to visit the national historic sites of Parks Canada.

If you think it might be time to get off the beaten path, this is the guide for you. Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the most curious places in the world.

Days away from the inauguration of Donald Trump, is it too late to Feel The Bern? Mr. Sanders says, "Not on your life!"

At the time of his death, Christopher Hitchens was one of the most notorious atheists in the world. And yet, all was not as it seemed.

What is it about the Adams family tree? Every branch seems to be sprouting a biography.