In an era when computers were thought to be capable only of handling numbers, there was someone who imagined what might ...

In 1770, a chess-playing machine was unveiled at the court in Vienna. A mannequin sat atop a wooden box filled with gears, ...

Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...

Over the vast ocean, a white sail billows as it catches the wind. On deck, a sailor deftly hauls the lines to adjust the sail’s angle. The scene evokes the romance of navigation, yet sails last ...