Writer known for in-depth features talks about curiosity and local news at LA Central Library event, columnist David Allen writes. Also: Cole’s French Dip gets another reprieve.

Scientists found six-million-year-old ice in Antarctica, unlocking the planet’s oldest samples and evidence of dramatic long-term cooling.

The average age of a director in Australia is 61, but that number has just dropped dramatically at the Sydney Opera House and other major cultural institutions.

There are many ancient cities, but not all of them have been continuously inhabited ever since the first settlements. Several ...

In the fast-paced world of the NFL, where youth often takes center stage, a unique group of players continues to shine well into their 30s and 40s. These seasoned veterans not only bring their skills ...

We're worried. In the United States, for example, 43% of adults felt more anxious in 2024 than they did the previous year, up from 37% in 2023 and 32% in 2022. To soothe themselves, people curl up ...

An incorrect colonial portrayal cast a shadow for 200 years on Banaras royal family. Pradeep Narayan Singh waded through ...

Called athenaeums, a Greek word meaning "temple of Athena," the concept predates the traditional public library.

A Midtown Manhattan anomaly, the Argosy Book Store continues to thrive thanks to the dedication of the three women who have presided over it for decades.

A 170-year-old hotel in downtown Selma, Alabama, was set for demolition before preservationists realized the value of its ...

Determined to overcome the hardship of his childhood, Carnegie discovered the value of libraries from a young age. His passion for reading was inspired by the time he spent scouring the shelves of ...

Every October, folks inquire as to the most haunted spot in town. However, St. Petersburg's Mirror Lake has a long, dark ...