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This little-known story of a German cleric is a welcome addition to World War II film history.

America’s favorite short story writer found a silver lining during his time in prison.

In this installment of ‘History off the Beaten Path,’ we'll visit an old-fashioned candy factory that’s pulled its taffy the same way for almost 75 years.

In ‘This Week in History,’ we witness how a better deal for an isthmus canal helped lead to a bitter conflict in Central America.

Wearing four big hats, Jesse Eisenberg mixes the comic with the tragic to great effect.

Virginia’s living history museum celebrates the contributions of America’s frontier culture.

This Founding Father improved the quality of life for patients with mental health issues and initiated what is known today as occupational therapy.

This article in our ‘Ex Libris’ series brings us to the reading and private library of one of America’s most noteworthy generals.

Spanish missionary and writer José de Acosta presented an objective view of native cultures despite an Old World perspective.