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Beginning in the 1960s and especially during the 1970s, ranchers across parts of the American West and Midwest reported cattle
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Each year on Cinco de Mayo in the United States, bars fill with people drinking margaritas and celebrating, though many
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From Phone Calls to Preservation: How One 275-Year Story Is Coming Together
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“Like any 15, 16-year-old, I wanted to be a part of it,” Al Duran later reflected. This is the beginning
How Fashion Became Central to the Origins of the Kentucky Derby
At its core, the Kentucky Derby is a part of American horse racing history. However, it also represents a cultural
The Surprising Story of Swedish Fish Candy and Their Interesting Journey to America
The Beginning This post explores the history of Swedish Fish and how this well-known candy came to be. Malaco, later
How Miami Beach Marina Became One of Florida’s Premier Harbors
This article was written and published by Kasdyn Click at the Maybourne Café in Beverly Hills, California. MIAMI BEACH, Florida
The 1953 Coup That Still Haunts U.S.–Iran Relations
The crisis, known as the 1953 Iran Coup, centered on Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. Mohammad Mossadegh was a prominent
Tracing America in Every Brushstroke: Norman Rockwell in Stockbridge
STOCKBRIDGE – Nestled among the Berkshire Mountains, the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge houses the largest collection of Norman Rockwell’s
The Origins of the Winter Olympics: Why They Were Created
The Summer Olympics are now one of the biggest sports events in the world. The Winter Olympics did not come
A History of Lenten Fasting: From the Desert Fathers to Fish Fries
One Meal After 3 PM to Fish on Friday: The Evolution of Fasting Rules Lent has been the most significant