Browsing: Historical & Cultural Context

March, the third month in the Gregorian calendar, is well-known for its unpredictable spring weather…

On March 14, 1951, Albert Einstein was sitting in the back of a car, getting…

Cheerful, prank-loving leprechauns are beloved symbols of luck and prosperity in Ireland and for the…

What’s in a name? How we refer to U.S. cities, towns, states, bodies of water,…

Traditionally a celebration for those of Irish heritage, St. Patrick’s Day gained even greater significance…

Around 360 B.C., the ancient Greek philosopher Plato described a powerful, advanced island civilization that…

In 79 A.D, Mt. Vesuvius erupted, killing thousands of people in the Roman cities of…

At the turn of the 20th century, enterprising showmen were eager to exploit the emerging…

The popularity of cigarette smoking in the United States first took off in the aftermath…

Aspirin is one of the most well-known over-the-counter drugs, but there are a lot of…