The toys-originally meant to entertain children-entered the national spotlight toward the end of the 1800s. As a response to ...

Learn how archaeologists discovered a woman-and-goose carving that predates the Neolithic and offers new clues to ancient symbolism.

Behemoth, Leviathan, and more: were these mysterious animals of the Bible modern animals, dinosaurs, or something else ...

Ars Technica: The Voyager Golden Record is perhaps the best known example of humans attempting to communicate with an alien ...

In Chinese astrology, each zodiac sign carries its own distinct energy, shaping the personality, destiny, and behavior of those born under it. Among the twelve animal signs, two stand out ...

A bronze finial shaped like a ram’s head from the Tunnug 1 burial mound in Tuva, Russia. Credit: Timur Sadykov et al. / CC BY-SA 4.0 Archaeologists led by Dr. Timur Sadykov have uncovered new evidence ...

Ancient Indian tradition and Vastu Shastra reveal how animal symbols can invite prosperity and positive energy. From elephants symbolizing strength to tortoises bringing wealth, and fish signifying ...

Preclinical animal testing has played a critical role within medical history. Yet it remains an underdiscussed topic within the medical humanities. What might happen, then, if we analyse the animal ...

There are eight animals in this round of our summer competition, and 32 entries left overall to determine the best symbol in this province. As Justin McElroy reports, some favourites are emerging — ...

This powerful metaphor transforms the bull from merely a symbol of physical strength into an embodiment of moral and spiritual power. Throughout human history, certain animals have emerged as potent ...

Through schools, sports teams, businesses, organizations, and other aspects of pop culture, animal mascots can symbolize the character of a place. Even as a small city, Bellingham has gained several ...