Culture

Study Challenges the Notion that “All Roads Lead to Rome”

A recent study has questioned the saying, “All roads lead to Rome,” by analyzing the Roman Empire’s extensive road network.…

Cornerstone University Hosts Anti-Communist Event to Discuss Freedom and Faith

Cornerstone University, a Christian institution in Michigan, is organizing an event focusing on anti-communist themes. The event will feature scholars…

Islands in the Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene

Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated the Southeast, many of the impacted communities are still in the recovery phase. A…

Art Institute of Chicago to Return Nazi-Looted Painting to Descendants

For over three decades, descendants of Jewish art collectors have pursued the return of artworks looted by the Nazis in…

Chicago History Museum’s Aqui en Chicago Exhibit Showcases Latin American Culture

The Chicago History Museum responded to student protests over Latin American representation by creating a new exhibit called Aqui en…

Remarkable Discovery of Roman Coins by Amateur Archaeologist in Germany

An amateur archaeologist in Germany made a significant find when he discovered Roman silver coins in a western field, leading…

Celebrating Día de los Muertos in Pilsen: A Tradition of Cultural Connection

At Benito Juarez Community Academy in Pilsen, Luis Alejandro Calvo Velasquez creates calaveras, small skeleton figurines, to honor deceased loved…

Family Tensions Rise Over Heirloom Necklace

Dear Carolyn, I am currently facing a difficult situation involving my sister, stepmother, and grandmother. The conflict centers around a…

Aurora’s Sixth Annual Moon Festival Celebrates Diversity and Culture

For Mary Smart from Aurora, the sixth annual Moon Festival at Pacifica Square on the city’s far East Side was…

Shifts in Press Freedom Views Among Americans

Press freedom among Americans has become a matter of situational ethics. Depending on which political party holds office, support for…