The unleashing of hell in Alexandria was the Union Army's final act in central Louisiana. "Hell" was the soldiers' words, and ...

Edith Fossett was 15 years old in 1802 when Jefferson chose her to join him at the White House – then known as the ...

Abhijit M S, member of Kasturinagar RWA, speaking to The Indian Express said, “As residents we discovered through the Dishank ...

ADILABAD: Once deemed unsuitable for growth in the Deccan Plateau region, Ponki trees — the lifeblood of the Nirmal toys and ...

At her farm near Corquin, Esperanza Torres Melgar, 59, has grown accustomed to traders showing up and offering immediate cash ...

Black history runs through Kathe Hambricks' veins. As a young child growing up, her uncle pastored a large South Central Los ...

Mary Vinson, the artist and author born without a name, didn't learn how to read or write until she was in her 50s.

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Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa) was born. Although his exact birthdate is unknown, ...

One of the must-visit spots is the Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile Store. Established in 1863, it’s the oldest general ...

The Cane River National Heritage Area is a treasure trove of history, culture, and natural beauty. It’s like someone took all ...

When Alabama native Erin Crosby Eckstine decided to write a book, she wanted to create a persona she rarely sees depicted in literature — a “well-rounded and human portrayal of an enslaved character.” ...