A restored 1897 silent film by Georges Méliès may be the earliest movie to feature a mechanical "robot" character on screen.

Retirement Plan, nominated in the Animated Short category at this year’s Oscars, is a stunning 7-minute film narrated by Domhnall Gleeson.

Gugusse et l'Automate In the brief silent film, Méliès portrays a magician named Gugusse who is showing off an “automaton” in what looks like a proto–robot manufacturing facility. The automaton is ...

WASHINGTON — A small object called the Adorant figurine discovered in a cave in Germany in 1979 — crafted roughly 40,000 years ago by some of the earliest people to establish a distinct culture in ...

Martin, 75, is mourning after Katherine, 42, was found dead at her home in Hollywood Hills, California, on the evening of Monday, February 23, from what dispatch calls described as a "self-inflicted" ...

On March 3, 2006, Too Short dropped “Blow The Whistle,” an addictive comeback single from the Oakland legend that to this day is played at nearly every block party and club night in the Bay Area.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Martin Short and his family shared a statement after the death of his 42-year-old daughter, Katherine Short. “It is with profound ...

A figurine called Adorant from Geissenkloesterle Cave, located near the town of Blaubeuren in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, made approximately 40,000 years old and consisting of a small ivory plate ...

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A new biography of the Berlin-born philosopher emphasizes his combination of stubborn unworldliness and startling prescience.

Milwaukeeans can get a free bratwurst Monday, Feb. 23, in celebration of Milwaukee's most famous sausage-maker. The Old German Beer Hall, 1009 N. King Drive, is handing out free Usinger's bratwursts ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The nominated Oscar shorts come in three categories — and a lot of subjects, styles and temperaments. It’s further ...