Meet Roman Catholic’s most dedicated basketball fans, ‘fine gentlemen’ who follow them near and far
The alumni on "Expert Row," many of whom graduated in the 1960s and '70s, are fervent followers of the Cahillites. That loss ...
Slain Newark cop was all-around ‘nice kid’ who helped neighbors —and racked up police medals along way
Joseph Azcona was made detective after just two years on the job and earned numerous awards during his short but stellar ...
68 Fascinating Old Photos That Taught Me More About History Than Any History Class
68.And finally, this is the oldest photograph ever taken. Nicéphore Niépce took the photo from his window in France in 1826.
15 commonly believed history 'facts' – that aren't true
From the stone circles of the Neolithic through the glories of Rome and the Renaissance to the ravages of the world wars, ...
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Experts return to Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including Roman ruins at Palmyra
One of Syria’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites, Palmyra was once a key hub to the ancient Silk Road network linking the Roman and Parthian ... armed fighters in military uniform roamed the ...
City's saint statues: Another civil liberties group attacks mayor over sculptures
Civil liberties nonprofit Americans United sends letter to the mayor, calling Koch's claim that the statues aren't overtly ...
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A common sense solution at a Glasgow graveyard. Now let’s do the rest
Every night, at the same time, a man would make his way up the spiral staircase, check it was 8.15pm, and ring the bell. The sound of the bell ...
As the pontificate of Pope Francis nears its end, we pause to reflect on his distinctive theological and pastoral vision
As the 88-year-old Pope enters the final stage of his pontificate, we pause to consider the contribution he has made to ...
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Archaeologists push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including Palmyra
One of Syria’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites, Palmyra was once a key hub to the ancient Silk Road network linking the Roman and Parthian ... armed fighters in military uniform roamed the ...