Some libraries aren't just places to borrow books — they're destinations with deep history and architecture that tell stories beyond the pages. The 1000 Libraries Awards 2025 highlights some of the ...

The world’s oldest known library, the Royal Library of Ashurbanipal, in what is today Iraq, was created in the seventh century B.C.E. to store clay tablets used for recordkeeping. Its librarians ...

You don't need to be a bookworm to appreciate the sheer beauty of these literary havens! We've found some of the most stunning libraries and bookstores on Earth, from majestic Gothic churches to sleek ...