The origins of the decoration lie in Vienna’s 17th district, where the inventor’s descendants are still making them for ...

In America, states now celebrate not just flowers but their own desserts, minerals, neckwear—even firearms. Is there any ...

DESPITE the American Civil War ending nearly 160 years ago – there was still one place in the world where the Confederate South was seemingly alive and well. Welcome to the town of Santa ...

The business didn't invent its version of the macaron until 1930, so historically, the patisserie's world-renowned cookie ...

The United States spends more on health care now than 20, 30 or 50 years ago. In 1970, health care made up 7% of the nation’s ...

“Below the statue, as well as on the arch piers, flags were clustered; the keystones supported large ... Dewey’s victory at Manila Bay and the triumph of American arms in World War I. In Washington, a ...

As far back as we can tell, Spain reigned over what would become Texas first. They called Texas theirs twice; from 1519 - ...

From Zimbabwe’s provinces to Mali’s streets, nations are casting off colonial labels in their quest for true independence and dignity in a revival of the pan-African spirit, writes ROGER McKENZIE ...

They did all they could to keep Shroid Slashers alive but for a long time the club teetered on the brink, living day to day. The few dedicated volunteers left would go into Longford town a couple of ...

Historic New England towns. Awesome swimming holes. Cute farm stands. And cows – lots and lots of cows. Vermont’s Route 7 ...

The authorities said many of those who had been travelling in the bus were foreign nationals At least three people have died in a bus crash in Norway, police say. The accident happened at around ...

David joined Raw Story in 2023 after nearly a decade of writing about the legal industry for Bloomberg Law. He is also a co-founder and a commissioning editor at Hypatia Press, a publisher that ...