In a southwest Virginia fairground, thousands of musicians gather every August to keep a centuries-old tradition from flickering out.

Visits to public libraries around Ireland have increased by two million in the last two years, new figures show as National Public Libraries Open Day takes place nationwide.

A new publication reflects a growing interest in the lives of the makers behind the civilization’s arts and crafts, long marginalized and erased by mythologized depictions of the ancient world.

Abolitionism succeeded thanks to the struggles of many movements, some of which were global, while others were local and emerged from pre-existing Anti-slavery laws in pre-colonial Africa that sought ...

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Some experts believe there is no scientific evidence suggesting this technology could cause extinction, and that asserting otherwise can serve very specific interests

Adam Nathaniel Furman and Kate Mazade's book explains how colour has elevated and enlivened architecture for thousands of years

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70 Up is the final instalment in a series which began in 1964 and has followed the lives of 14 people.

The remarkably preserved wooden folding chair was likely a status symbol and was found in the grave of a Bronze Age chieftain.

When Karen Bleakley locked eyes with Matt on the dancefloor, it was a sign of a new beginning. But when she lost his number, she thought she’d never see him again

We round up this year’s winners at awards for achievements that ‘first make people laugh and then make them think’ It’s that time of year again: a select group of scientists have been summoned to a ceremony to receive coveted prizes, be showered in paper planes, and leave with a 10tn dollar bill, albeit in the form of a phased-out note from Zimbabwe. It is, of course, the annual Ig Nobel awards. Not to be confused with the more prestigious and career-changing Nobel prizes that will be announced in Scandinavia next month, the satirical Ig Nobels are awarded for achievements that “first make people laugh and then make them think”. Continue reading...

As graduates of an online training course gather from across the continent, the consensus is overwhelming: computers and saving animals go together

Savings grow as energy prices in Great Britain rise and cost of panel installation falls, analysis finds Households in Great Britain’s cloudiest regions could still save more than £400 a year on their energy bills by installing rooftop solar panels, research has found. Rising wholesale energy prices mean the potential savings from a home solar panel system have climbed in recent years, as the cost of installation has continued to fall, leading to increased demand. Continue reading...