Geneva showcased its Swedish heritage during the Swedish Days Kids Day Parade in downtown Geneva. This annual event, part of the five-day summer festival sponsored by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, concluded on Sunday. The community gathered to support around 50 children participating in the parade. Some wore Viking helmets and capes, while others donned […]
Under the vast expanse of the Montana sky, hundreds of people from 19 tribal nations gathered at the Battle of Little Bighorn National Monument. They came together to watch Native American riders on horseback reenact the charge their ancestors made 150 years ago, defeating the U.S. Army’s 7th Cavalry led by Lt. Col. George Armstrong […]
A unique collection of artifacts, including letters, family Bibles, and founding-era items, is now on display at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. This exhibition offers a new perspective on how Scripture influenced America’s founding era. It marks the nation’s 250th anniversary by showcasing original documents and historical objects. The collection highlights the […]
Introduction Understanding the promise of the United States can be gained by examining the clothing worn by individuals as they pursued their dreams. Vanessa Friedman, an expert on the relationship between clothing, identity, power, and politics, explores this connection through conversations with historians and museum curators. The Foundation of Freedom The American experience began with […]
Hong Kong hosts more skyscrapers than any other city globally, surpassing New York, Chicago, and Dubai. With 569 buildings over 150 meters, Hong Kong exceeds New York City’s 320 buildings of the same height. According to the Council on Vertical Urbanism, a tall building generally exceeds 14 stories or 50 meters in height, which Hong […]
Good morning. Each week, Metropolitan Diary is among the most popular links in this newsletter. This column features reader-submitted stories capturing quintessential New York moments. Published by The Times for fifty years, we recently celebrated this anniversary by inviting celebrities to share their own Diaries. These stories include lovers’ quarrels on sidewalks, spontaneous kindness on […]
Wes Thorn showcased his wood art skills at the Sand+Steel Art Fest in downtown Valparaiso. Using 120 grit sandpaper, Thorn demonstrated his woodworking by quickly sanding edges of wooden pieces. He quipped, “It’s cheaper than therapy.” As a self-taught carpenter and welder by trade, Thorn mentioned, “I’m not really good at listening to people tell […]
The Kennedy Center is set to honor comedian Bill Maher with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. This ceremony might be among the final major events at the venue for the next few years. The Mark Twain Prize, first awarded in 1998, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to American humor. The center […]
Established in 1750, Middleton Tavern in Annapolis, Maryland, stands as one of the oldest taverns in the United States, continuously serving visitors throughout the country’s history. Arthur Gross, who has served as the chef at Middleton Tavern for half a century, often ponders the tavern’s early days while preparing dishes in the kitchen. In 1776, […]
Student’s Unique Journey to School A student from The Center’s Farm & Nature School in Palos Park experienced a special ride to school earlier this year. This opportunity came about through an auction aimed at raising funds for education. The ride was made possible by the Palos Park Police Department with police commissioner Dan Polk […]