Woodpeckers captivate backyard bird watchers with their drumming, digging and clever habits while shaping the forest and ...

Researchers at Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences rely on ancient DNA from extinct species and the genome of their closest living relatives to determine how they can be brought back. Why it matters: ...

Every February, shop windows fill with red ribbons and heart motifs, but the holiday behind that seasonal display is the product of a long historical collage—one that began in pagan Rome, picked up ...

The Valentine’s Day holiday replaced the ancient Roman pagan festival of Lupercalia, which was held annually in mid-February and originated around the 6th century B.C.

Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this ...

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and there is lots to be excited for; dinner dates, rom-coms, craft nights, ...

• In Slovenia, St. Valentine is considered the patron saint of beekeepers, good health and religious pilgrims. In that part ...

It’s that time of year again when the icy months of January and February loom and seem to last an eternity.

Lassen Pack The Lassen Pack uses a broad area of Southwestern Lassen and Northern Plumas counties. The Lassen Pack produced litters in 2017 (four ...

Many of these money-spending traditions can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Poet Geoffrey Chaucer, known for his ...

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14. This year, Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday. You may assume that the name "Valentine" originated after St. Valentine, which is understandable. In fact, ...