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Gardens outside Paris make spectacular impression on tourists as flowers turn heads and calm souls

July 11, 2024

Gardens outside Paris make spectacular impression on tourists as flowers turn heads and calm souls

Monet's Gardens at Giverny, France, just 50 miles outside Paris, inspired Claude Monet to become the master of impressionism. The gardens inspire countless tourists to this day.

Jewish soldier, wounded in war, memorializes young Holocaust hero by playing his violin

July 10, 2024

Jewish soldier, wounded in war, memorializes young Holocaust hero by playing his violin

Sgt. Mordechai Shenvald, a Jewish soldier injured in Nov. 2023 in the battle against Israel's enemies in Gaza, recently played the violin of a victim of antisemitism during the Holocaust.

On this day in history, July 9, 1828, American painter Gilbert Stuart dies at age 72

July 9, 2024

On this day in history, July 9, 1828, American painter Gilbert Stuart dies at age 72

Painter Gilbert Stuart, whose distinctive style is the way millions of Americans view the Founding Fathers and other key figures, died on this day in history, July 9, 1828.

On this day in history, July 8, 1918, American Red Cross driver Ernest Hemingway is wounded in World War I

July 8, 2024

On this day in history, July 8, 1918, American Red Cross driver Ernest Hemingway is wounded in World War I

Novelist Ernest Hemingway, at just 18 years old, was wounded on the Italian front while driving an ambulance for the American Red Cross on this day in history, July 8, 1918.

Time flies as wonky clock hands seem to have 'melted' in the extreme heat: 'Will be fixing it'

July 6, 2024

Time flies as wonky clock hands seem to have 'melted' in the extreme heat: 'Will be fixing it'

A clock tower in Keynsham, Somerset, has a striking new appearance after the hands on one of the clock faces appears to have "melted" due to the extreme heat.

New Jersey man with epilepsy uses hand-painted seashells to help find a cure

July 4, 2024

New Jersey man with epilepsy uses hand-painted seashells to help find a cure

Kyle Adamkiewicz, 33, of New Jersey has lived with epilepsy since his diagnosis at age 6. He's now combining his love of art with the power of nature to help bring attention to the seizure disorder.

Ohio orchestra performs at prison to bring 'hope and peace': 'Meaningful, important work'

July 3, 2024

Ohio orchestra performs at prison to bring 'hope and peace': 'Meaningful, important work'

The Lima Symphony Orchestra recently performed inside the Allen-Oakwood Correctional Institution in Ohio for what is believed to be the first performance of its kind in the state.

On this day in history, June 30, 1936, 'Gone with the Wind' is published

June 30, 2024

On this day in history, June 30, 1936, 'Gone with the Wind' is published

"Gone with the Wind," an award-winning book that was adapted into a legendary Hollywood film, was published on this day in history, June 30, 1936.

At this 'Dirty Dancing' nostalgic festival, fans can have 'the time of your life'

June 28, 2024

At this 'Dirty Dancing' nostalgic festival, fans can have 'the time of your life'

"Dirty Dancing" movie fans may want to check out a summer travel opportunity in Pembroke, Virginia, which features experiences that'll fuel nostalgia and celebrate the 1987 flick.

Meet the American who wrote 'America the Beautiful,' Katharine Lee Bates, professor-poet prayed for unity

June 28, 2024

Meet the American who wrote 'America the Beautiful,' Katharine Lee Bates, professor-poet prayed for unity

Massachusetts poet Katharine Lee Bates wrote "America the Beautiful" after seeing the landscape from the top of Pike's Peak. Her patriotic anthem is a prayer for national unity.