In the Germanic and Slavic Christian cultures of northern Europe, the day is celebrated as Martinmas, named for St. Martin of Tours, a 4th century bishop. He is best known for an act of sacrifice and ...

This evening (Thursday), neighbours will be letting their taste buds try some different flavours with a cultural showcase in ...

Experience Butler County PA reports on Pennsylvania's rich German heritage, spotlighting historic towns like Harmony, Germantown, and Zelienople.

Historically, Quakers have been involved in peaceful protests to end wars and slavery, and support women’s voting rights in ...

The Amish, founded by Jakob Ammann (1644–1730) as a stricter branch of the Mennonite movement, carried these convictions into secluded communal life. Their emphasis on simplicity, humility, and ...

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(The Conversation) — Two hundred years ago, the Erie Canal was often derided as a ‘folly.’ Yet the waterway went on to transform the American frontier. (The Conversation) — Two hundred years ago, on ...

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This Pew Research Center report examines Americans’ views on religion’s role in public life, including questions about religion’s influence in society, conflict between religious beliefs and ...

The Erie Canal: How a 'big ditch' transformed America's economy, culture and even religion by Matthew Smith, The Conversation edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Alexander Pol Editors' notes ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Matthew Smith, Miami University (THE CONVERSATION) Two hundred years ago, on Oct. 26, ...