Books

A trickster monkey hero, a complex pantheon, and more than a millennium of storytelling are behind the hit.

These mushrooms are aglow with a beautiful bioluminescence.

Every October, amateurs and professionals alike gather in this small town in the Appalachian Mountains to hone their storytelling chops and share them with crowds of thousands.

In her new book, Elsa Richardson explores how the gut has been viewed across history.

From centuries-old sacred rituals to energy drinks, one psychoactive plant has spread throughout the globe.

In the Cerrado, the Mumbuca community spin capim dourado into hats, baskets, and jewelry.

The self-sacrificing insects explode, showering their enemies in killer goop.

Gary He covered tens of thousands of miles to see the Golden Arches on six continents.

Polish cities trust their water quality to elite shellfish teams.

In matters of grooming and moving, these primates defer to the ladies.