5 Famous Irish Writers to Read this St. Patrick’s Day
Ireland is home to some of the greatest writers in history. From novelists to playwrights, there’s an argument for Ireland having one of the greatest literary traditions in...
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Fall Flavors: Apple Picking and Oktoberfest Menu Ideas
A few weeks into Autumn. The air is crisp, but not too cold. The leaves are changing and starting to fall. But the weather isn’t the only thing that is...
Wine Wednesday: Interesting Facts About Wine in America
It took some time for wine to become as popular in America as it is in Europe, and even longer for American wine to earn worldwide recognition and...
Most Memorable Olympic Opening Ceremonies
As with any tradition stretched over more than a century, the Olympic opening ceremony has changed quite a bit. The modern Olympic Games have taken place in three consecutive...
History in The Making: 4 Olympic Facts You Might Not Have Known
With the opening of the 2014 Olympics excitement has been building in anticipation of what teams will take gold, silver and bronze. So far we have seen some...
5 Little-Known Christmas Facts
Christmas is a holiday with deep roots, but no matter how much you enjoy the festive carols and the beautifully trimmed tree, you may not know some of...
The History of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day. A holiday filled with love, flowers and chocolate. But before the chocolate, greeting cards and flowers, it was a church sanctioned holiday starting around 498 A.D....
Memorial Day History
Photo by psilver Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time to honor the nation’s Civil War dead by decorating their graves. On...
