No country adores cats quite as much as Japan. One look at Japanese art, literature, or media, and you’ll see just how Japan ...

1936 — Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals as the United States sets a world record in the 4x100 relay at the Berlin Games. The record time of 39.8 seconds lasts for ...

Ceramic tiles have long been valued for their durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. From urban apartments to ...

Rome fell, above all, because of internal corruption. The Chinese Empire collapsed from abuse of power. The Byzantine Empire disintegrated amid the sale of military and ecclesiastical offices. Nero ...