Monica Herald

Written by Monica Herald

Washington DC Capitol dome with waving American flag.

World Facts

What Is An Executive Order?

A cat looks out at the skyline of Istanbul.

Society

Why are There So Many Cats in Istanbul?

The world's largest terrestrial animal, the elephant, is a herbivore.

Environment

Why Are The World's Biggest Animals Plant Eaters?

A full moon in January is called a "wolf moon".

Society

Full Moon Names By Month

Christmas Island stamps honouring the "Twelve Days of Christmas". spatuletail / Shutterstock.com.

Society

The Meaning Behind the 12 Days of Christmas

Storytelling by the campfire is always a lot of fun.

Travel

8 Famous American Folktales To Share Around The Campfire

The menorah is perhaps the most famous symbol of Hannukah.

Feature

The Origins Behind 6 Hannukah Traditions

La Befana, an Italian mythical figure.

Feature

Different Santas From Around the World

Our holiday traditions may look appealing, but where exactly do they come from?

Society

The Origins of 11 Famous Holiday Traditions

The Toul Sleng Genocide Museum in Cambodia. Thanachet Maviang / Shutterstock.com.

Society

Who Was Pol Pot?

Tsodilo rock art.

Travel

What is Tsodilo Rock Art?

Ida B. Wells was a famous suffragette from Chicago.

Society

10 Famous Suffragettes

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