China’s first emperor – creator of the world-famous terracotta army – was on a quest for eternal life, new archaeological research has revealed. A set of wooden slips found in the central province of Hunan contain an executive order from emperor Qin Shihuang for a nationwide search for the elixir of life, along with replies …

December 25th is almost universally celebrated as Christmas, the holiday when Christians celebrate the birth of their savior Jesus Christ. However, Christ’s birth is not the only important event to fall on December 25th. Many momentous things have happened on December 25th throughout the ages. Here are 10 of the most significant historical events to …

Beatles legend Ringo Starr will be knighted in the New Year’s Honours. The drummer, 77, is recognised for services to music and charity, according to The Sun. Ringo, given an MBE in 1965, is said to be “made up”. A pal added: “It’s richly deserved, if a little overdue.” He will return to Buckingham Palace …

Forget losing weight or saving money—we suggest just one simple task to add to your list of inspiring New Year’s resolutions: read a book. Trust us, your brain will thank you. Not only does reading boost the amount of daily pleasure in your life, but it could also delay dementia and even help you live …

Here’s a simple question—answer it honestly, because your response could boost the amount of pleasure in your daily life, delay dementia, and even help you live longer: How many hours did you spend reading books last week? This question has arrived in thousands of U.S. homes every other year since 1992 as part of the …