HORSES

Delve into the history of Khutulun, the 13th-century Mongolian princess—and descendant of Genghis Khan—who challenged marriage suitors to wrestling matches.

History is teeming with unlikely heroes—these ones just happen to have feathers and fur. 

Maligning ponies has become a go-to way to dismiss someone. How did that happen?

The horses are an iconic feature in many Super Bowl commercials.

Not looking a gift horse in the mouth means being thankful for a gift, even if you secretly wished for something better—and it originated long before the invention of cars.

Some of these animals are rugged mountaineers, some have spots instead of stripes, and some of them bark like dogs. And if you want to tell the zebra species apart, look at their rumps.

When people talk about a dog and pony show today, they usually mean a flashy presentation or event that's all about appearances, with little real substance. But where does this phrase come from, and what's its history?

Animals have always been important to the lives and livelihoods of humans, so it’s no wonder they've left a mark on language.

If you thought the answer was "one," we were right there with you. But we'd both be wrong.

Horses own the winner’s circle in English idioms. But where did these popular phrases originate?

You can still find reminders of the days when horse-drawn transportation reigned.

Icelandic horses have a reputation for being extra intelligent and independent—qualities that make for great office assistants.