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  Church of Nigeria 　　 　　Church of Nigeria The Cathedral Church of Christ on Lagos Island, Lagos, is the oldest Anglican cathedral in Nigeria. This photograph was taken in August 2020, when government restrictions on religious gatherings were in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (more) Church of Nigeria Anglican church Written by Meg Matthias Meg Matthias is Senior Video Production Manager at Encyclopædia...
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  Panda Diplomacy 　　 　　The first lady and the panda During the historic presidential visit to China in 1972, first lady Pat Nixon, in the red coat, was tickled by the giant pandas on a visit to the zoo. Two months later she welcomed pandas to Washington's National Zoo. (more) Panda Diplomacy How China has used its soft—and very cute and cuddly—power Written...
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  Season of Migration to the North 　　 　　Al-Ṭayyib Ṣāliḥ Al-Ṭayyib Ṣāliḥ, author of Season of Migration to the North (1966). (more) Season of Migration to the North work by Ṣāliḥ Written by Alvin Birdi Alvin Birdi is a former economist and has held lecturing posts at the University of Manchester and the University of Middlesex. He is completing a DPhil on Samuel Beckett and J.M. Coetzee...
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  Duke Lacrosse Rape Case 　　 　　Cleared From left, Duke University lacrosse players David Evans, Collin Finnerty, and Reade Seligmann at a press conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, in April 2007, after they were cleared of rape charges. (more) Duke Lacrosse Rape Case How the case that sparked global debate about race, class, and stereotypes proved to be based on a lie. Written by Tracy...
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  history of Portugal 　　history of Portugal Written by Harold V. Livermore Emeritus Professor of Spanish and Portuguese, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Author of Origins of Spain and Portugal and others. Harold V. LivermoreAll Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via...
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  Today in History—April 1: The Creation of Nunavut 　　 　　April 1, 1999: The night the map of Canada split (more) Today in History—April 1: The Creation of Nunavut Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience...
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  Today in History—April 2: The Story of the Richmond Bread Riot 　　 　　April 2, 1863: “Bread or blood!” (more) Today in History—April 2: The Story of the Richmond Bread Riot Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained...
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  ringwoodite 　　 　　Ringwoodite A water-bearing mineral found in Earth's mantle transition zone. (more) ringwoodite mineral Written by Divya Dubey Divya Dubey is an editor at Britannica, focusing on Chemistry content. Divya Dubey Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via...
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  List of English Words from India 　　 　　Digital avatars A collection of digital images representing schoolchildren for use on the Hello Britannica multilingual educational platform. (more) List of English Words from India Written by Charles Preston Charles Preston is Associate Editor for Religion at Encyclopædia Britannica. Charles Preston Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from...
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  Ousmane Sonko 　　 　　Ousmane Sonko Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addressing lawmakers in the National Assembly, Dakar, Senegal, December 27, 2024. (more) Ousmane Sonko prime minister of Senegal Written by Meg Matthias Meg Matthias is Senior Video Production Manager at Encyclopædia Britannica. Meg Matthias Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from...
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  VistaVision 　　 　　One Battle After Another Leonardo DiCaprio as revolutionary Bob Ferguson in Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another (2025), which was shot using the VistaVision wide-screen process. (more) VistaVision film process Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura Payne Fact-checked...
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  7 Animals that Lay the Most Unusual Eggs 　　 　　Egg mass of the Spanish dancer (Hexabranchus sanguineus) The egg mass of this nudibranch is called the sea rose and is covered by toxins that the animal accumulates from its venomous prey. (more) 7 Animals that Lay the Most Unusual Eggs Written by Manjishtha Bhattacharyya Manjishtha Bhattacharyya is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She holds a PhD in zoology...
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  Pheidippides 　　 　　Pheidippides Statue of Pheidippides along the route he is supposed to have run between the battlefield at Marathon and Athens. (more) Pheidippides Greek legendary figure Also known as: Phidippides, Philippides Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is senior editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy Fact-checked by Britannica...
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  Today in History—March 31: How WWI Invented Daylight Saving Time 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 31: How WWI Invented Daylight Saving Time Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of...
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  lion’s mane mushroom 　　 　　Lion's mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) This mushroom parasitizes old or wounded trees and, upon a host's death, switches to a saprotrophic mode of nutrition, consuming dead organic matter for growth. (more) lion’s mane mushroom fungus Also known as: Hericium erinaceus, bearded tooth, hedgehog mushroom, hou tou gu, monkey head mushroom, mountain monk mushroom, pom-pom mushroom, satyr’s beard, yamabushitake(Show More)...
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  How Does the IPL Auction Process Work? 　　 　　IPL trophy The golden cup is engraved with an outline of India, the IPL's official motto, and the names of the winning teams. (more) How Does the IPL Auction Process Work? Written by Tushaar Kuthiala Tushaar Kuthiala has over a decade of experience in news media, content creation, and digital marketing. Over the course of his career, Tushaar has...
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  Ten Plagues of Egypt 　　 　　Illuminated plagues Scenes of the Ten Plagues from the Golden Haggadah, illuminated vellum manuscript, 14th century, Spain. Top right: frogs. Top left: lice. Bottom right: swarms. Bottom left: pestilence. (more) Ten Plagues of Egypt Written by Charles Preston Charles Preston is Associate Editor for Religion at Encyclopædia Britannica. Charles Preston Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject...
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  How Much Oil Passes Through the Strait of Hormuz? 　　How Much Oil Passes Through the Strait of Hormuz? Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Mar. 27, 2026 •History How Much Oil Passes Through the Strait...
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  fonio 　　 　　Fonio grain The grains of this cereal are small, about 1 to 1.5 mm (0.039 to 0.059 inch) each. (more) fonio plant Written by Karen Sottosanti Karen Sottosanti is a writer and editor who works in educational publishing. Karen Sottosanti Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years...

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