The Synthesis of "Natural History"

An introduction to Pliny the Elder, the Roman author and naturalist whose encyclopedic work shaped science for centuries and who died at Vesuvius.

Discover fossils, the preserved remains of ancient life. Learn how these windows into the past are found and what they teach us about Earth's history.

Discover paleontology, the science of studying ancient life through fossils to understand evolution, past climates, and the history of Earth.

Discover the Battle of Poltava (1709), the decisive clash that ended Sweden's empire and marked the dramatic rise of Russia as a major European power.

Explore competition, the biological struggle for resources that drives evolution and shapes ecosystems. Learn why this concept is fundamental to life.

Explore biology, the natural science that studies life and living organisms, from molecular processes to entire ecosystems. Discover its impact.

Discover Sargon of Akkad, the visionary ruler who rose from obscurity to forge the world's first empire and change the course of history.

Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment. Explore ecosystems, biodiversity, and our place in nature.

# 10 Most Misunderstood Figures in History History is often said to be written by the victors, but it might be more accurate to say it’s written by t...

An introduction to gas, a fundamental state of matter. Discover its unique properties, its role in climate change, and its impact on everyday life.