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suicide
Of all the modern examples of holiness, Dorothy Day may well be the most approachable. During her bohemian years, she had a number of affairs, an abortion, lived out of wedlock, attempted suicide twice, and became a radical socialist. But all the while she longed for deeper meaning, with an
Civil War
The "Annals of America" contains a stirring account of the momentous encounter between Generals Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant at the village of Appomattox Court House. The author of the document was Brigadier General Horace Porter, Grant's aide-de-camp. Porter vividly describes the historic meeting
presidential election
What could be more melodramatic than the presidential primaries? Opera, of course! So, I've created a primer for the soon-to-be opera enthusiasts among our readers. Do you want some history before the fun of listening to our presidential candidates in their title roles? Why, yes you do! But
anti-semitism
Gertrude Elion (1918-1999) received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1988, one of the few women to receive the honor. Her pioneering work included the first chemotherapy drug for childhood leukemia; laying the groundwork for the AZT drug for AIDS; and creating both the first successful anti-viral medication and the
woman
Faced with the oppressive challenges that plagued Maggie Walker (1864-1934), most people would react with defeatist resignation or bitter resentment. Not so with this enterprising pioneer, the first African-American woman to charter a bank, which she founded to foster black entrepreneurism during the dreadful Jim Crow era. Devoted to public
architecture
Gazing across the horizon from the top floor of a 100-story building is like touching the sky. But who would stand 1,000 feet in the air without the firm assurance that the structure beneath was securely fastened to the ground? [perfectpullquote align="right" cite="" link=
Massachusetts
Some of the nation's finest historic sites and parks are located in the Boston area. We owe that conservation plan to Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), who founded the national park, monument, and forest systems during his presidency. Yet like many prodigious works, this great legacy began with a great
Massachusetts
"Leave this world a little better than you found it," is how FableVision founder Peter H. Reynolds summarizes his philosophy. The approach permeates his extensive multimedia operation, which partners with broadcast networks, museums, educational publishing, and a host of other institutions. Reynolds is also a best-selling children'