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Along with ritual immersion, John the Baptist called people to moral reform. His essential message, like the prophets of Israel before him, was one of repentance from sin in anticipation of God’s ...

These small towns and villages—including one that’s said to have the best olive oil in the world—offer as much culture, history, and adventure as the bustling cities.

At a time when Black women were largely excluded from formal training, Mary Eliza Mahoney set a new standard for who could ...

Egg yolks have long been blamed for causing high cholesterol. But mounting scientific evidence suggests they were never ...

Whether you’re hoping for cultural festivals, cherry blossoms or some final flurries of snow, these are among the best ...

Sleeper sharks live extraordinarily long lives and can thrive in near-freezing ocean temperatures near Earth's poles.

Shaped by the Sonoran Desert and the Salt River, this US city blends luxury with nature-led experiences and restorative treatments rooted in its desert landscapes.

On a hot February morning, Galápagos National Park rangers released 50 giant tortoises back to Floreana Island—marking the beginning of a historic comeback.

From diving with elusive thresher sharks in the Philippines to learning about local Melanesian culture in Vanuatu, these under-the-radar islands promise a different side to paradise.

In the late 1800s, Black cowboys brought their culinary knowledge from Africa to the American West—influencing everything ...

Graveyard hangouts in the German capital are increasingly popular, offering waffles and cappuccinos among the tombstones.