On a hot, steamy day in Philadelphia, a group of delegates to the Continental Congress gathered to celebrate the final ...

Peace through strength” allows for the devastation of entire communities and the annihilation of those perceived as enemies.

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“One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my ...

The family of Israel Baline came from Russia and settled in New York City in 1893 when Israel was five-years-old. He was one of eight children born to Moses and Leah Baline. His father, a rabbi, died ...

Over the years, the Monastery of the Holy Savior has undergone restorations and expansions to preserve its role as a living ...

It's worth revering not just the document itself, but the men of consequence who made American independence a reality.

She's not a wild-eyed fanatic screaming from a soapbox; she's a well-spoken, educated woman who happens to believe that ...

Survivor testimonies hope for understanding, empathy – and change. From the Yoorrook Commission to Gaza and Israel, they ...

Like many young actors and performers, A.D. Weaver moved to New York City because of the entertainment industry. What’s ...

The latest tranche of records from the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland (VRTI) has 175,000 new documents lost in a fire at ...