The name Joseph Rowntree is forever synonomous with some of the nation's favourite treats from Yorkie bars to Fruit Pastilles. However, the second Rowntree's owner, who died 100 years ago, also has an ...

After 160 years of making an impact, the University of Kentucky celebrates its Founders Day, Feb. 22, 2025. Founded as a land ...

The first military commander to oversee the occupation of New Orleans after the Civil War wasn't all good or all bad. But ...

During the Civil War, in July 1862 when the Army of the Potomac was in camp, Brig. Gen. Daniel Butterfield summoned Pvt. Oliver Wilcox Norton, his brigade bugler, to his tent. Butterfield, who ...

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One hundred fifty years ago, about 80 miles southeast of Litchfield in Mankato, Minn., a tragedy unfolded. The war that started with a few scattered attacks across Meeker County in August 1862 ...

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Large crowds turn out to watch Lunar New Year festivities around Chinatown. Our weekly image round-up includes glowing swings, twin lambs and Lunar New Year celebrations. Thousands of spectators ...

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