“To the outside world, he was always known as a German Jew, and he always insisted that he was neither German nor Jewish,” Monk told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. “But it affected his ...

Pianist Geoffrey Burleson’s solo recital will offer frequently forgotten or overlooked mid-20th century masterpieces by U.S. composers.

Marceau’s talent with body language and mime movement may have saved his life while fighting with the French resistance. He claimed that he was caught entirely by surprise when he accidentally ran i ...

The Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and free family Fishtival will be held March 29, starting at 6:30 a.m. throughout City Park and ...

CRESCENT CITY COIN CLUB SHOW: The Crescent City Coin Club will host a show March 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at The Landing Ballroom, ...

As Iranians celebrate the Persian New Year, explore the fascinating calendars still used around the world—shaped by sun, moon ...

A ceasefire is when the Israelis fire and we cease.’ ~ Refaat Al-Areer, RIP The median elapsed time between an American ...

But did you ever wonder how the most famous bunny of all, the Easter Bunny, became synonymous with Easter, a holiday ...

Today in History for March 20: ...

The practice of imposing ashes—once reserved for penitents but later extended to all believers—was first mentioned in the late 10th century by Benedictine monk Aelfric, abbot of Eynsham in ...

The Shin Bet denies opening any investigation aimed at rooting out members of outlawed extreme right groups from the police or among the political leadership, after a Channel 12 news report ...