You know the car brands, but do you know which takes its name from a cluster of stars and which is named after a young girl? We've got the fascinating history.

69. Cullen — An Irish surname meaning "holly tree," this name gained popularity as a given name thanks to the family of ...

Dots, lines, and symbols found beside Ice Age cave paintings have puzzled archaeologists for decades. New research suggests these markings formed a systematic calendar used by hunter gatherers to ...

Chanukah and Hanukkah refer to the same holiday, and both are correct spellings for the Jewish Festival of Lights. While the ...

With its rings of holly branches, this majolica platter carries the spirit of Christmas. It’s certainly something to ...

What do rainbows and swastikas have in common? They are both centuries old symbols that have been appropriated in recent times by cultural movements for political purposes. The swastika is an iconic ...

It took more than 150 years for American and British suffragists to gain women’s right to vote—decades filled with struggle, sacrifice, and fervent attempts to sway public opinion. And those efforts ...

The Coast Guard is reacting to reports that it had downgraded swastikas, nooses and other hate symbols in its new harassment manual. A new policy debuted overnight. Starting next month, the U.S. Coast ...