In 1942, with World War 2 raging across continents, the island of Madagascar emerged as a pivotal prize in the struggle for control over the Indian Ocean. Governed by the Vichy French, Madagascar’s ...

Rice is difficult to grow in the Pacific, so how did it end up in a cave? Archaeologists reveal the hidden history of this ...

This week there’s murder, real and fictional, kidnapping, history and hikes.

The wreck now lies on the floor of a small harbor on the island of Nosy Boraha off the northeast coast of Madagascar, which ...

French colonists first brought vanilla to Madagascar’s neighbouring island of Réunion in the early 19th Century. It grows as a clinging vine, reaching lengths of up to 300ft (90m).

Long known only as the site of Napoleon’s exile, Saint Helena is in fact a sanctuary of rare biodiversity, dramatic ...

Researchers studying a coral disease that has devastated reefs across the Caribbean say they’ve come up with a promising ...

Cuteness can shift moods and lower cortisol, and science backs it up. Looking at baby animals, like a seal pup blinking on a ...

The Atlantic Inn Perched on a hilltop, the Atlantic Inn has some of the best views of the ocean on Block Island. The Victorian-era building offers classic New England charm, as do its expansive lawns.

Global South Utilities (GSU) has secured agreements with Madagascar to develop a 50 MW solar plant and a 25 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the island nation.

Baobab trees may be a proxy for measuring long-term use of land by humans. They live long, have economic benefits, and are ...

Charlestonians know how to celebrate a holiday, and July 4 is always done right in the Lowcountry. From kid-friendly events ...