I’m writing this article with a pen. And not just a regular pen. A quill pen. It’s a goose feather I’ve carved with a straight razor into a sharp point and dipped in ink. I’m doing this because I spent a year trying to live like the Founding Fathers. It was an attempt to learn...
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Why Americans need more face-to-face civil discussions 'with folks outside their own bubble'
I recently wrote a book in which I tried to understand America’s past and present by living like the Founding Fathers did. We’re talking candles, quill pens, muskets, you name it. In a new series of articles — of which this is the first — I’m sharing some of the life lessons I learned from...
College student dedicated to America's Civil War veterans in California 'honors their legacies'
A student at a Pennsylvania college has made it her mission to ensure that her hometown’s war veterans will not be forgotten – even if it’s been centuries since their deaths. Danielle Russell, who is originally from Gilroy, California, is a senior at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Russell told Fox News Digital in a...
On this day in history, September 3, 1777, 'Stars and Stripes' flies in battle for first time
Our nation’s American flag was flown in battle for the first time, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware on this day in history, Sept. 3, 1777, according to History.com. “Patriot General William Maxwell ordered the Stars and Stripes banner was raised as a detachment of his infantry and cavalry met an advance...
Rare coin from 1776 found in bottom of toffee tin to sell at auction
A unique item that is worth thousands was recently found at the bottom of a toffee tin. Wotton Auction Rooms, an auction house based in Gloucestershire, England, recently came across an old coin when evaluating items brought in from a private vendor. Auctioneer Joseph Trinder said the coin is a continental dollar measuring 38 mm...
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on holidays, hallowed sites and contests on the high seas
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 holidays, hallowed sites and competitions on the high seas — plus a...
Ohio bill would require Pledge of Allegiance policies to be 'openly' disclosed by school boards
A new bill has been proposed in Ohio that would — under the Transparency in Pledge of Allegiance Act (T.I.P.A.) — require school districts to publicly disclose their Pledge of Allegiance policies. The bill was introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives on Aug. 19, 2024. Rep. Gail Pavliga, R-Atwater, and Rep. Tracy Richardson, R-Marysville,...
America's veterans and heroes get support through bold Mt. Kilimanjaro climb for charity
Marine Corps veteran and Warriors Heart executive director Michael O’Dell of Texas – along with others – took part in a recent bold adventure to raise money and awareness for important veterans’ and military responders’ support groups across America. “The beautiful thing about this expedition was that we’re in this same fight together – and...
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on T. rex, togas, cycles and sodas
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 ageless advertising wonder, a marketing blunder and spine-tingling rolling thunder. Also,...
US Olympian Sammy Sullivan says Army service helped her win bronze medal for rugby
The U.S. women’s rugby team made America proud by bringing home the bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The rugby sevens’ bronze medal match against Australia on July 30 stunned viewers, with the team scoring a game-winning conversion as the clock ran out. Standout Sammy Sullivan, 26, brought an extra air of patriotism to the...









