Played by Benedict Cumberbatch, he is an artist of sorts; some people call his work “comic books,” others call them “graphic novels,” a term he thinks is “wanky.” His output is alluded ...

Oral and folk tradition recounts that St. Brigid, whose feast day is celebrated in Ireland on Feb. 1, made a cross from rushes or reeds to explain Christianity to the faithful in much the same way ...

we figured you might want to brush up on the history and traditions of the iconic St. Brigid's Cross - and learn how to make your own! In 2023, Ireland ushered in its newest bank holiday ...

This colorized photo of Red Cross founder Jean-Henri Dunant was taken around 1896, when he was in his late 60s. In summer 1859, fields in Italy’s Po Valley were littered with human remains ...

the governor who will appoint the commissioners has a history with the St. Louis Police Department that goes back to the days of Peoria Red. I said there was no colorful story behind the nickname.

Third base would also be opened up for Nolan Gorman or Thomas Saggese. If the Red Sox are pivoting, the time has come for St. Louis to act. Curt Bishop is a freelance sports writer who graduated ...

St. John’s Red Storm Red Hot Start Pitino has the Red Storm in excellent form to start the season. Their 17-3 start is the program’s best 20-game start to a season since they went 18-2 to ...

During his long life as missionary, Saint Leonard erected more than 570 Stations of the Cross. Best known among them is the 1750 Holy Year Way of the Cross in the Coliseum blessed by Benedict XIV. The ...

Critics Choice Awards” two-hour red carpet special ahead of the telecast. The awards show was previously postponed due to the devastating fires in Los Angeles.

St. Brigid's Day, February 1, is when Ireland remembers the Celtic goddess Brigid and her immense power in both the Irish mythological and religious imagination. The goddess Brigid was the ...

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