There’s something about islands that sparks a sense of adventure. Maybe it’s the idea of being surrounded by the sea, cut off ...

Br. Placid specializes in folklore studies of the Germans from Russia. He has authored a new book, “Prairie Wisdom: Folklore ...

Br. Placid specializes in folklore studies of the Germans from Russia. He has authored a new book, “Prairie Wisdom: Folklore ...

We were the children of 1812.” That was when Napoleon invaded Russia; two years later Russian forces entered Paris. They returned flushed with the pride of liberators—and with visions of bringing ...

When I first traveled to China in 1990, I expected a demanding professional assignment. What I did not anticipate was an encounter that would shape my ...

Jamie LaRue is the executive director of the Garfield County Public Library District. When my grandfather died, I inherited ...

In 2009, struggling with the significant behavioral health injuries of Soldiers and families as a result of the “Long War,” the Army integrated ...

Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign looked unstoppable—until it wasn’t. One decisive naval battle cut off his supplies, trapped his ...

When Napoleon embarked upon a military expedition into Egypt in 1798, he brought with him a team of scholars, scientists, and artists. Together, they produced the monumental “Description de l’Égypte,” ...

Former Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter wrestling head coach Chris Weigel has been officiating the sport for almost 20 years. With a little bit of help, Weigel made history Saturday.

Levy (1845): David Levy Yulee was one of the first senators of Florida when it became a state. He was also the first person ...

Napoleon Bonaparte dreamed Paris would be the 'capital city of the universe' and much of what we see - and love - about Paris is thanks to him. The long straight boulevards, the fountains, the ...