People having been living in the village for nearly 2,000 years but despite that its only ever had just one pub ...

Next July, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding, a milestone set to be celebrated across the country. American history will serve as the centerpiece of many of these ...

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Can you name the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the earth? Or which ancient queen married two of her brothers? How about this one: Do you know the artist who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

Understanding the past "gives us perspective" on current events, said GQ. "And right now, we sorely need perspective." With "war raging in Europe" and Donald Trump causing chaos across the pond, it's ...

The Swedish celebration of summer and the season of fertility is marked with a huge smorgasbord, maypole dancing and partying late into the night. “You don’t normally have hot food at Midsummer: it’s ...

Summer is in full flow, at least for us in the Northern Hemisphere, and that brings the Valheim Midsummer Crown and Maypole back to the Viking survival game. Savor this taste of warmer weather while ...

In a nod to the past — the very old past — the village of Orland Park hosted a May Day celebration Saturday. The spring celebration can be traced back to Roman times, but the village’s historical ...

L. ALSACE TWP., Pa. - An event in Lower Alsace Township is honoring a tradition that goes back thousands of years. Mayfest is best known for the Maypole dance and the crowning of the Queen of the May.

Your device does not support the audio. What do a vibrant floral crown, a labor march, and a centuries-old festival have in common? They all converge on May Day, a date that resonates with diverse ...

Your device does not support the audio. May 1st is globally recognized as International Workers’ Day, a day dedicated to celebrating laborers and the working class. Originating from the labor union ...