Elderly and ailing, a potter named Georges-André Colas penned a six-page letter to the Regional Archaeological Service of Burgundy in October 2008. “Dear Sir or Madam, although I am aware of the ...

A generation ago, burial was the default and cremation the exception. Today, the roles are rapidly reversing. By 2035, 80% of Americans will opt for cremation over burial, according to the National ...

Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H. funding was cut. Credit...Andri Tambunan for The New York Times Supported by ...

A colorized photo of superhero rodent Mighty Mouse’s exuberant turn in the 1951 parade. Getty Images; photograph colorization by Dana Keller That first parade held on a relatively mild Thanksgiving ...

Your device does not support the audio. What if the way you celebrate Christmas Eve could tell a story thousands of years old, woven from ancient customs, religious symbolism, and cultural exchanges?

¡Feliz Nochebuena! Whether you're celebrating with a lechon, playing "Mi Burrito Sabanero" on repeat, or patiently waiting for El Niño Jesus, Nochebuena is finally here. For many American families, ...

The winter holidays and especially Christmas have different meanings to tribes and Native individuals across Indian Country as they commune with friends and family Dennis Zotigh Beckham Barehand (Dine ...

Every year, just after Thanksgiving, our family’s Christmas preparations begin. The porcelain village appears, lights are strung, ornaments are lovingly dusted off — and in the midst of it all, my ...

From twinkling Christmas markets across Europe to vibrant displays of poinsettia in Mexico City, the Christmas spirit takes many forms. John Yang takes a look at how Christians around the world are ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Christmas traditions: We love them, we hate them, we complain and then do ...

Steam and the sun dogs can be seen on White Bear Lake on Wednesday, Dec. 3. A group of geese huddle together.

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