Michael Castleman is the author of “The Untold History of Books.” It covers everything from cuneiform to Amazon, and it’s ...

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A now-dead clam nicknamed “Ming” is the oldest living individual animal ever found at 507 years old.

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They're freshly paved in some cases, or have bricks that have been replaced, but the names of many downtown Wilmington ...

What appears to be evidence of the oldest alphabetic writing in human history is etched onto finger-length, clay cylinders ...

A remarkable new exhibition at Marsh's Library in Dublin offers a rare opportunity to see books printed in the decades after ...

This remarkable tablet is not only a vastly important historical artifact, but a tangible link to the beliefs that helped shape Western civilization.” ...

Though the invention of the printing press caused a revolution, it took decades to kickstart it into high gear.

Titled '110 Interesting Things You May Not Know About Thelwall From 923-2023', the book is penned by Jenny Jones, a member of the Thelwall History Group. The book unveils a treasure trove of facts, ...

Warminster is a market town filled with independent eateries. Grab a pizza or tapas at the Old Fire Station restaurant, which ...