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Legends about Jesus’ early years circulated widely in the Middle Ages. Mary Dzon reflects on some of the stories.

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For all their hard work, peasants had a fair amount of downtime. Add up Sundays and the many holidays, and about one-third of ...

Visitors can discover artisanal crafts, seasonal decorations, and local specialties throughout the historic old town.

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Women who died in childbirth, young men who died in war, infants who died before baptism—these especially pitiable dead were ...

Jay Psaros balanced opening for Three Dog Night, Styx and Collective Soul with the birth of his son and a serious injury to ...

Spain ended its Golden Visa and Italy restricted ancestry claims. Here's where American retirees can still get a second ...

Get more details on the Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach.