Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Here's what the holiday is all about
As revelers celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2025, here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and the meaning behind the ...
Who Was St. Patrick? Learn About the Meaning Behind St. Patty’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated around the world, but its significance and recognition vary across countries. Find out ...
15 commonly believed history 'facts' – that aren't true
From the stone circles of the Neolithic through the glories of Rome and the Renaissance to the ravages of the world wars, ...
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Why the color of St. Patrick’s Day changed from blue to green
St. Patrick’s Day usually conjures images of partying, Catholicism, Irish nationalism and, perhaps most famously, the color ...
Ukraine and Russia have conditions that could affect a ceasefire. What are they willing to concede?
A ceasefire in Russia’s 3-year-old war in Ukraine hinges on Moscow accepting the U.S. proposal of a 30-day pause in fighting ...
How St. Patrick’s Day celebrations originally featured the color blue
With nationalism ascendant and Catholics outnumbering Protestants, green was widely embraced, particularly since it had been ...
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How Did St. Patrick Become the Patron Saint of Ireland?
Comparatively speaking, the fifth century CE is not an era from which there is much information outside the failing Roman ...
Europe Welcomes a Ukraine Cease-Fire Offer and a Revival of U.S. Aid
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New Audrey Hepburn biography explores the Hollywood icon's humanitarianism
Oscar winner Audrey Hepburn lived Cinderella story of fame and fashion, never forgot roots as victim of Nazis, war and ...
Where are St. Patrick’s remains? It’s a hot debate.
The best account we have is the Life of St. Patrick by a scholar named Muirchú. This hagiography–or biography of a saint–was ...