In-depth articles, research and stories about birthdays, history and culture.
From Einstein to Lincoln, Shakespeare to Newton β a deep look at the birthdays that, in hindsight, changed the course of human history.
This month we explore extraordinary birthday customs β from the Mexican quinceaΓ±era to the Korean doljabi to Danish flag traditions.
Not every culture celebrates with a candle-topped sponge cake. A delicious world tour of birthday sweets from mochi to dulce de leche.
Did you know September 9 is statistically the most common birthday? And that fewer people are born on Christmas than any other day? The numbers are fascinating.
A roundup of the most notable celebrity birthdays happening this month β and a look at how today's stars like to celebrate their special day.
October has produced a remarkable concentration of world-changers. From Gandhi to Picasso to Bill Gates β the legendary October birthday club.
Turning a milestone age looks very different around the world. Here's how 2026 is redefining what it means to mark a major birthday.
How birthday celebrations have changed in just the last decade β from Facebook walls to TikTok videos to digital birthday cards.
New research explores whether your birth month really does affect your personality, career, and even health outcomes. What the latest science says.