To measure the impact that slavery has had upon modern life, historians turn tragedy into evidence: We count the number of bodies thrown overboard from a slave ship; the number of bodies hanging ...

With only two bidders, an unusual watercolor and felt-tip illustration sold for £150 at a house clearance sale in England two years ago. The buyer, a Cambridge-based antiques dealer, had spotted a ...

A simple 1892 illustration of a duck-rabbit sparked major revelations in psychology. The image shows that perception is not passive—but shaped by how our brains interpret reality.

Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston stages 'Iolanthe' with a more modern sensibility The story of love between fairies and mortals that makes fun of politicians is relevant for today, say producers.

When, how, where and why did complex hierarchical societies evolve? Understanding how we got to this point in time may help us address global challenges, like climate change.

Zoë van Dijk The Folio Society interview; a collectors edition sci-fi book Publisher The Folio Society Author Becky Chambers Artist Zoë van Dijk Release Out now Price £295 (limited to 750 hand ...

Asia Society is proud to present Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan. This exhibition reevaluates a seminal era of turmoil, creativity, and transformation in Japan spanning the mid-nineteenth to ...