For more than half a century, a Lonely Planet guidebook has been a backpacking bible, helping travelers find their way even ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

The word “planet” came from the ancient Greek words that mean “wandering star.” That makes sense, because for thousands of years, people have watched planets change position in the night sky — unlike ...

The ancient Greeks proved over 2,000 years ago that the Earth was round and figured out how big it was by using simple observations of the Sun. But how do people know this today? When you drop ...

Lonely Planet Kids, the children’s imprint of travel media brand Lonely Planet, has announced the appointment of Hanna Otero as publisher. The hire is part of the house’s ongoing expansion in the ...

History, A+E Networks’ brand dedicated to world wars, historical dramas, reality television and ancient aliens, is now catering to children with Planet H. Dan Suratt, the executive vice president of ...