Think of a seashell. Don’t think of a conch. In fact, forget, for now, about univalve mollusks entirely. Think of Shell, the ...

A new exhibition in London traces the evolution of tarot from Renaissance Italy to the present day, with the card designs shifting to reflect the times.

Explore the real-life inspirations behind legendary creatures like mermaids, Kraken, Pouakai, dragons, unicorns, and Roc. These mythical beings may have roots in actual animals like manatees, giant ...

Often seen as a cute, kitschy piece of German barware, the beer stein's signature look once served a very practical purpose.

50 years ago today, Hungarian sculptor and architecture professor Ernő Rubik applied for a patent for his "Magic Cube" in Hungary. The first Rubik's ...