There’s something about islands that sparks a sense of adventure. Maybe it’s the idea of being surrounded by the sea, cut off ...

Br. Placid specializes in folklore studies of the Germans from Russia. He has authored a new book, “Prairie Wisdom: Folklore ...

Br. Placid specializes in folklore studies of the Germans from Russia. He has authored a new book, “Prairie Wisdom: Folklore ...

We were the children of 1812.” That was when Napoleon invaded Russia; two years later Russian forces entered Paris. They ...

When I first traveled to China in 1990, I expected a demanding professional assignment. What I did not anticipate was an ...

Bethlehem has been the subject of countless carols and Nativity plays, but the real story of the little town is far more complex. Bethlehem had a long history even before it became known as the site ...

Chicago Snowballs today announced four major milestones in its fun-first co-ed baseball launch: a powerhouse management team, ...

Jamie LaRue is the executive director of the Garfield County Public Library District. When my grandfather died, I inherited ...

In 2009, struggling with the significant behavioral health injuries of Soldiers and families as a result of the “Long War,” ...

Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign looked unstoppable—until it wasn’t. One decisive naval battle cut off his supplies, trapped his ...

From Paris’ Gare de Lyon, hop on the train to Montreux, stopping at Fontainebleau. From there it is a half-hour walk into the ...

When Napoleon embarked upon a military expedition into Egypt in 1798, he brought with him a team of scholars, scientists, and artists. Together, they produced the monumental “Description de l’Égypte,” ...