In Shropshire, England, lies Shrewsbury, a market town whose tale doesn’t start with Norman castles or charters. It begins even earlier, when Saxon hands marked the ground.

Let’s be honest—most of us daydream about ditching the endless traffic, skyrocketing costs, and stress-packed schedules for a slower, easier life somewhere else. But where exactly is “simpler” these days? To answer that, we pulled together some of the world’s biggest data sets and blended them into one big scorecard.

Something big is brewing at Giza. Archaeologists are exploring previously unreachable corners to uncover mysteries. These could alter our understanding of the timeless monument and add new chapters to its long history.

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.

With selfie sticks and front facing cameras the world is our selfie oyster. But some oysters are safer than others. These are some of the most dangerous selfie spots around the globe.

Love the kind of food that makes your eyes water and your nose run? You're in the right place. This list is for heat seekers and chili chompers who see “extra spicy” as a challenge, not a warning.

History is full of unsolved mysteries, but sometimes, new technology leads historians to answers. Here are some historical mysteries that we’ve recently figured out.

The Hindenburg disaster was an infamous tragedy—but recently discovered documents reveal the untold, chilling truth about that fateful evening.

A word once tied to science fiction is now reshaping laboratories. Scientists are no longer chasing the teleportation of people but of information itself. The recent advances in quantum teleportation raise questions about how computing and communication might evolve in the coming decade.