The descendants of a 19th-century federal official decided to return a prized collection of heirlooms to a descendant of a ...

The lavish outerwear has recently appeared on several fashion runways, and also features in Angelina Jolie’s new film ‘Maria’ ...

The new “Solid Gold” exhibition is a celebration of bling through the ages and around the world. But is eye candy enough?

The vegetable stand is closed and we’re less than 30 days out from the winter solstice— the darkest and shortest day of the year.  Old Man Winter (he, ...

Guest Opinion. As a young child, I was terrified by the wicked witch of the West in the Hollywood adaptation of Frank L. Baum ...

An ocean-going navy is not a workaday public service, like a coastguard or a constabulary. It is a grand project, ...

From the glitz and glamour of rodeo queens to the grit and determination of frontier women, from the artistry of Native ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

At the Worcester Art Museum, the touring exhibit features 28 works by 20th century artists, including Pablo Picasso and Henri ...

The 21st century pharmaceutical and biotech sector has come a long way from its roots in 19th century pharmacy. pharmaphorum looks at its evolution over the centuries. The roots of the ...

After a countdown that’s spanned months and a few upsets, Billboard has now named the greatest pop star of the 21st century. The former Destiny’s Child star, who went solo in 2003, pipped the ...

Yesterday, after a painstaking investigation by Met detectives to bring the four men to justice, they were sentenced at the Old Bailey: Mahdi Mumin, 24 (01.12.99) of Lever Street, Islington was handed ...