Nothing screams fall like a hot, steaming bowl of homemade soup. As soon as the leaves start to change and everything around smells like crisp cool air and apple pie, soups of all kinds are delicious options for lunch or dinner. Creating irresistible homemade soup isn’t just an act of cooking — it’s an act...
Invite fall into your home with the addition of soft furnishings that will announce the new season is in full swing. We’ve picked five key pieces that scream fall and add cozy warmth to your living area. From throws, pillows and inviting signs – these items will help put the sweltering summer days behind you...
A team of dedicated researchers were stunned after they recently came face-to-face with a ship that hadn’t been seen in 168 years. The discovery of the steamship Le Lyonnais was recently announced by Atlantic Wreck Salvage (AWS). AWS, which owns and operates the vessel D/V Tenacious, found the ship off the coast of southeastern Massachusetts....
Elvis Presley, at age 21, broke television records with his first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” on this day in history, Sept. 9, 1956. Elvis — along with his famous “gyrations” — had been banned previously by Ed Sullivan from appearing on his show. However, after several of his competitors saw massive ratings when...
Discussing 9/11 with your child can be an extremely difficult conversation to have. Sharing the monstrous events that occurred on September 11, 2001, with a young child can be painful and emotional for parents. When having this conversation with a child, let their questions guide the discussion. Have an age appropriate conversation with them by...
Archaeologists discovered ancient gold coins in an unexpected location during a recent excavation in Bulgaria. The five Byzantine coins, which date back to the reign of Justinian the Great, were uncovered by archaeologists digging at a site in the northern Bulgarian village of Debnevo. The excavation was announced by Dr. Stiliyan Ivanov, an associate professor...
APP USERS: Click here to get the quiz! The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current news and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz is highlighted by an annual sporting competition, food and drinks of the season, and entertaining...
“Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, ‘Lord, do...
A tomb of a medieval Catholic saint was recently opened last month for research – and the condition of her body stunned those who found her. In an Aug. 28 press release translated from Spanish to English, the Diocese of Avila announced the recent opening of the tomb of St. Teresa of Jesus. The saint,...
The world first met Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock on this day in history, Sept. 8, 1966, with the premiere of the television series “Star Trek.” “Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to...
