Learn how residue trapped inside a Xerxes-era alabaster jar revealed a long-overlooked tradition of opium in ancient Egypt.

Sugar is an everyday ally in the kitchen, but few people know that storing it the wrong way can ruin its flavor and texture.

Sourdough starter is a living, breathing product, and requires balance to remain active and viable. But if you see this sign, ...

Collected by Cesare Lombroso and now preserved in the Museum of Criminal Anthropology in Turin, these ceramic objects tell an ...

The Green Bay Packers must replace injured veteran offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins. Our reporters weigh in on how the ...

New limits for lead in infant foods, with the aim of reducing children's exposure without affecting nutritional choices.

Auriel Lowe, 34, was found dead in her Durham apartment Sept. 10. Her boyfriend, Christopher Brian Whitley, is accused of strangling her.

Who works: The Realm Refillery is a no-waste, package-free grocery store based in Portland, Oregon. It was co-founded by ...

Police making a routine house visit in Nottinghamshire made an unexpected discovery that landed the homeowner in jail.

Charles Guiteau shot President Garfield, but the story of that assassination isn't well known. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Matthew Macfadyen about his role in the TV series "Death by Lightning." ...