Ahead of his turn in Christopher Nolan's epic 'The Odyssey,' the actor shows off his abs & shares his new fitness obsession.

Learning another language is one of the deepest and most human things one can possibly do, writes Douglas Hofstadter.

Sometimes, these days, it feels like the Supreme Court is running the country. The nine justices are being repeatedly called ...

Jon Meacham is among many historians reflecting on the complex legacy of Thomas Jefferson. He notes that Jefferson's life and ...