Kay Ruhstaller: 2025 ATHENA Award Winner
Kay Ruhstaller, CEO of the Family Resource Center, experienced an extraordinary day when she was surprised with the announcement that…
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Maryland’s Gambling Billions: Who Wins?
The Double-Edged Sword: How Casino Revenue Impacts Maryland Communities In Maryland, the legalization of casino gaming and, more recently, mobile…
Christianity and History: A Meaningful Approach
Historians often grapple with the intersection of faith and reason, particularly when dealing with subjects deeply rooted in religious belief.…
American Dining: A Tipping Point?
The Unexpected Gratuity: A Tourist’s Tipping Tale Sparks Debate A recent dining experience in the United States has ignited a…
Philly History Groups Slam Slavery Exhibit Censorship as ‘Un-American’
Philadelphia Organizations Unite to Defend Slavery Exhibits at Independence National Historical Park A powerful coalition of preservation and historical organizations…
Accentuating Rhythms: Scoring a Drum Part
DRUMS WEEK 2025: Drums are frequently wrongly seen as the less fortunate member of the group. Enter the joke, “What…
10 Unesco-Recognized Food Traditions
Each bite we consume holds a fragment of history, location, and collective remembrance. This is the core idea that drives…
Unofficial History of ‘Heck,’ ‘Gosh,’ and ‘Dang’
In the movie “Napoleon Dynamite,” the lead character, portrayed by Jon Heder, frequentlyexclaims”goodness” when upset. Set in rural Idaho, this…
12 Vintage Cookbooks With Hidden Value
Cookbooks have been essential in kitchens for far longer than many realize, with some of theoldest culinary texts globallydating back…
Busting the Myth: Ancient Slavery Was Far Worse Than Believed
As someone who researches slavery in the ancient Mediterranean region, especially in the Bible, I often hear comments like, “Slavery…