Chinese villagers 'descended from Roman soldiers'
Genetic testing of villagers in a remote part of China has shown that nearly two thirds of their DNA is of Caucasian origin, lending support to the theory that they may be descended from a 'lost legion' of Roman soldiers.
Cai Junnian's green eyes give a hint he may be a descendant of Roman...
DOVER — For many, Thanksgiving Day celebrations invoke a variety of festive images: overstuffed turkeys, outrageous quantities of autumn treats, large family get-togethers, parades, and even buckled-shoe-wearing Pilgrims breaking bread with American Indians.
The annual day to give thanks for anything for which you are thankful means a myriad of...
FORTUNE -- Commentary on the state of the U.S. economy has once again turned -- sadly -- to America's supposed failings relative to the rest of the world. In a much-cited follow-up to its 2005 report Rising Above the Gathering Storm, for example, an eminent committee of the National Academies reached the unanimous conclusion that when it comes to...
(Reuters) - Wall Street rallied as stock investors put aside worries about swirling global problems on Wednesday, turning to improvement in the labor market and signs consumers are ready to open their wallets ahead of the biggest shopping day of the year.
New claims for unemployment benefits hit their lowest level in more than two years last...
