The word polymath stems from the Greek, polus, meaning "much" or "many" and mathe, meaning "learning". The first use of the word has been traced to the 17th Century. From the Renaissance ...

The age of Homo technicus could generate profound intellectual advances and solutions to our gravest problems. But first we ...

Carl Sagan explained the thought process of the ancient Greek scientist Eratosthenes, who determined the circumference of the Earth.

The origins of these classic costumes are probably not what you would expect. What would a witch costume be without a pointy hat? Why do pirates wear so many accessories that would be impractical on ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.

The legendary polymath, who died at his home in Bel-Air on Sunday (November 3), envisioned and executed some of the most ...

BBC to confirm exit amid speculation over next host - Lineker is stepping down as Match of the Day host at the end of the ...

Late in the 2013 NFL season, losing by a touchdown with less than two minutes on the clock, Washington wide receiver Pierre Garçon caught a pass from quarterback Robert Griffin III, and scampered ...

The conceit of the film – that Williams’ life story be recreated in animated form, with him, his family and his numerous ...

Lineker is stepping down as Match of the Day host at the end of the season after 25 years at the helm before leaving the BBC ...

Lynam was popular with viewers and a sporting polymath but had jumped ship for ITV after they ... “He’s getting on a bit, just because he looks good for his age doesn’t mean he isn’t old. He’s getting ...