Since motion pictures were invented, audiences have loved how they tell stories. Movies enabled people to travel the world vicariously, and experience tragedy, love and nearly every other emotion.

In this collection from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, take an in-depth look at extraordinary women in American history who led advancements in science, politics, sports, activism, the arts and more. Scientist ...

As rail competition between Paris and London is set to arrive in the 2030s and with Eurostar having ordered new trains, limited station capacity – especially in London – is hampering market growth.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a global health issue with a high socioeconomic impact. Beyond a progressive decline of kidney function, patients with CKD are at increased risk of ...

Colonial-era epidemics reshaped Aboriginal communities, yet the origins and spread of the 1789 smallpox outbreak remain contested. Nitschke et al. use stochastic modelling to suggest the outbreak ...

From boxing contests with no weight classifications or point scoring to chariot racing where danger lurked on every corner, it is easy to see why the ancient games enthralled the greeks for so long.

Explore all of British history, from the Neolithic to the present day, with this easy-to-use interactive timeline. Browse hundreds of key events and discover how the past has shaped the world we live ...

The former California governor talks to James Naughtie about sin, excess and JFK.

Cinema has long served as a powerful medium for exploring the complexities of human identity, love, and resilience within the LGBTQ+ community. This ranked collection highlights fifty of the most ...

Cinema often relies on formulaic tropes to depict friendship, but the most memorable bonds are rarely simple. The following films reject standard buddy comedy dynamics and sentimental resolutions in ...