The date October 31 makes most people think of pumpkins, costumes and candy. But long before Halloween became a cultural staple, that date marked an event that redirected the course of civilization.

There’s a myth in our society that real change requires force, strength, and domination. We celebrate athletes, CEOs, and politicians who crush their opponents. But history tells a different story.

Even if the Earth runs out of oil and gas, and a dense veil of smog plunges the world into darkness, we will still have ...

Can one individual truly change the world? In our age of discontent, when so many people feel frustrated, powerless and disconnected from those around them, this is a cardinal question. US ...