In short order, the scion of one of the wealthiest and most powerful families on Earth, a young man universally described by friends and relatives as good, was, as I found while reporting my book ...
The Alpaca provided a form of livelihood and hoped in the sale of its fiber, sustaining populations of farmers. It was therefore seen as a gift sent from Pachamama, the Goddess of growth and fertility ...
On 16 November 1532, Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish explorer and conquistador, springs a trap on the Incan emperor, Atahualpa. With fewer than 200 men against several thousand, Pizarro lures Atahualpa ...
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. There are some bold-type names in our recommended books this week: a new biography of Johnny Carson, an analysis of Taylor Swift ...
Widower Frank Szatowski’s driving record is unblemished at UPS, but parenting has proven more challenging; he’s been estranged from his daughter Maggie for years, and fears that he’ll never speak to ...
From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kid's library. Others ...
Many authors have taken inspiration from Greek mythology with traditional or modern retellings of the classic tales. Even if you don’t know much about Greek mythology, these tales weave their ...
Watch the latest Age of Mythology: Retold trailer to see what to expect with the Arena of the Gods update. This new game mode brings 35 skirmish missions across mythical landscapes where divine ...
Sol in Roman Mythology: The Roman god Sol is a direct counterpart to Helios and Surya. Sol Invictus, the unconquered Sun, became a prominent figure in the later Roman Empire, symbolizing the eternal ...