LEXINGTON — Patriots’ Day weekend is truly one of the great New England rites of spring.  A small army of Islanders marched off to Lexington and Concord to observe the re-enactments and the parades on ...

No. 17: ‘Let us not be satisfied with a mediocre life. Be amazed by what is true and beautiful, what is of God!’ ...

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These are some of the best American flag pictures from our readers Incredible American flag pictures that fill you with pride The American flag is a national symbol that reminds us of the United ...

Optical illusions can reveal personality traits based on the first animal you see. Lions indicate confidence and leadership, elephants show loyalty and determination, alligators reflect creativity ...

Finding the right graduation quote can be a tedious process. After four years of hard work, you want to commemorate this special moment with the right words. Something that defines who you are and ...

The 1890 Grand Watermelon $1000 bill is a rare gem in American history. Named for its zeroes, which resemble watermelons, this bill was a part of a series issued between 1890 and 1893. The rare ...

Shadows of shadows – things that once have been. Looking for inspirational poems around the holiday season? Canadian poet Virna Sheard delivers with the 1913 poem “Christmas,” which ...

The first Memorial Day was May 30, 1868, known as Decoration Day, to honor soldiers who died in the Civil War. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan designated the day so flowers would be in bloom and could ...