Samples of extremely small crystal clots, each polished to the thickness of a human hair or thinner, have revealed ...

A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of local residents and tourists at the ...

About 74,000 years ago, the Earth experienced an event so immense that some scientists believe it nearly wiped out our species. This event is known as the Toba catastrophe, named after Lake Toba on ...

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An ancient garden in Pompeii has been reconstructed with 800 antique roses and 1,200 violets near the House of the Garden of Hercules, a Roman dwelling from the third century B.C.

HPR contributor Betsy Brown spoke with a USGS geologist during the last eruptive episode to find out what’s causing this ...

Members of District Council 33, Philly's largest union, went on strike Tuesday for the first time since 1986. Here's a nearly 90-year history of stoppages by city workers.

Katy Perry is single following her breakup with professional elf actor Orlando Bloom, so now seems like as good a time as any to brush off her dating history. Which, honestly? Is absolutely ...

A volcanic eruption sank Aenaria nearly 2,000 years ago. Now, underwater tours and ongoing excavations are bringing Ischia's fascinating history back to the surface.