Tracing the origin of your family name, you may be able to find out not only who your ancestors were but also what they were. In 12th-century England, when family names began to be used, people…
Amazons, Vandals, Vikings—what do they have in common? Do you know they were all warriors? Add guerrillas, kamikazes, and conquistadors and you have quite a group. Who were they? When and where did…
Carrion, a favorite treat of scavengers, is the flesh of dead and rotting animals. Scavengers are animals that feed on dead or injured animals. Scavengers are not usually held in high esteem, but…
What's bouillabaisse? It's French for a fish stew that combines many kinds of fish and shellfish. Here is a stew of another kind — a variety of food facts. Meal…
