X has recently seen a claim about the world's oldest tree said to be in Tanzania, Africa. The tree appears ancient, with a ...

Britain’s “oldest Christmas tree” has gone on display for the 115th consecutive year after being bought from Jenners in Edinburgh in 1910. The three-foot antique artificial tree, inherited by Iain ...

But whilst undeniably (and impressively) old, living through such events as the Aztec Empire and the exploding whale incident ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

I was wondering, as I began working on this story, whether to eat my subject as part of the research. I imagined a bold opening: “This is the longest-lived animal in the world – and it tastes great.” ...

Before the World Wars, the Declaration of Independence, Columbus’ voyage to America, the Magna Carta and the First Crusade, there was Methuselah. An old-growth redwood sprouting circa 217 A.D., ...

Betty Reid Soskin worked for the National Park Service as a park ranger from the age of 85 and until her retirement at 100 in ...

The displays of Jesus Christ’s birth – whether in homes or churches – also connect today’s generation to the past.

Flossie is a British domestic short-haired tortoiseshell cat who holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest living cat.

Toni Ann and Pasquale Maffeo have created highly anticipated family customs throughout the year — but especially during the Christmas season.

They speak not only to a person or point in time, but to the artistic nature of the family. Many of them are handmade, like the pair of ceramic stocking ornaments Rosemary’s brother made, one each for ...

Discover Virginia’s most magical Christmas towns—twinkling lights, festive parades, cozy shops, and unforgettable holiday ...