York in American History: How diseases decimated Seacoast's Indigenous communities
In this article, James Kences documents the massive and dreadful die out of Indigenous people in the coastal areas of New England from 1616 to 1618.
Okinawa, a Small Island Caught Between Big Powers
Residents of the Japanese island see U.S. bases as a legacy of war and colonialism, but younger generations also worry about ...
Vatican issues major Pope Francis health update but say he is ‘in good spirits’
The Vatican has now said new scans show the pope has ‘the onset of bilateral pneumonia’, but added that he ‘remains in good ...
On the Via Francigena I had time to sort out my uncertain future
Leading up to our departure last fall, Karen and I texted frequently and shared travel strategies and worries. I was worried about my plantar fasciitis, which had been a constant companion for 40 ...
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Medici Family: Unstoppable Rise
The Medici family was a powerful and influential dynasty that dominated the political, economic, and cultural life of Florence and much of Italy from the 15th to the 18th century. Known for their ...