On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the “Stars and Stripes,” the official flag of the new nation. Its 13 alternating red and white stripes and 13 white, five-pointed stars on a blue ...

A FASCINATING piece of retail history linked to Marks & Spencer has been uncovered during the demolition of the Hardshaw Centre in St Helens.

British Gen. Cornwallis’s sword, believed to be the one surrendered to Americans at Yorktown in 1781, is on display at the ...

The Valletta Concours is one of Europe’s top-tier classic car events, known for its picturesque baroque setting and a highly selective judging panel.

Horwich is rich with local history and heritage, as one of Bolton’s most quaint towns I felt as though I owed it to the place ...

PHILIPPINE FLAG SYMBOLS - These are the meanings of these symbols of the flag, waved as a reminder of hope and resilience to ...

We Walk PHL has logged over 3,000 walks in 28 city locations in eight years. It’s reshaping how Philadelphians feel and ...

OR, THE LITTLE OLD SHOE. by Louisa May Alcott HOW IT WAS LOST. Among green New England hills stood an ancient house, many-gabled, mossy-roofed, and quaintly b ...

San Diego Padres right-handed relief pitcher Jason Adam revealed a motto the Padres' bullpen has, making a point of supporting and uplifting each other. “It’s a ...

Thirdly, hard work and perseverance. The motto of virtue is: practice makes perfect! Virtue is not something obtained overnight; it takes repeated effort. The most deadly obstacle to gaining ...