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The article focuses on the limited information available about Jesus' early life in the canonical gospels and explores alternative sources such as apocryphal "infancy gospels" to fill the historical gaps. Topics include the vivid and fantastical episodes in these non-canonical texts, the psychological insights into Jesus' childhood found in the Gospel of Thomas, and various theories, including religious syncretism, attempting to...

The article focuses on the historical role of the British Council as a tool for cultural diplomacy, tracing its origins in the interwar period and its evolution during and after World War II. Topics include the Council's response to the challenges facing Britain, its expansion as a soft power instrument, and its role in countering fascist propaganda during the war.

The article focuses on the historical fascination with Vesuvius, particularly in the Age of Enlightenment, exploring how scientists, artists, and entertainers created captivating spectacles of the volcano. Topics include the use of various technologies such as transparencies, panoramas, and dioramas to simulate volcanic activity, the intertwining of science and theatre in educational displays, and the influence of theatrical innovations.

The article focuses on the transformative events of the Boston Tea Party in 1773 and President James Monroe's 1823 message that introduced the Monroe Doctrine. Topics include the historical context and repercussions of the Boston Tea Party, the resistance against British imperial policies, and the significant role of the Monroe Doctrine in shaping U.S. foreign policy, marking a critical period in American state-formation.

The article focuses on the pros and cons of voter access U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn advocates for the former U.S. Representative John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, historical struggles, U.S. Supreme Court decisions, and current ballot access challenges for Black Americans. It reports that U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell is criticizing U.S. President Joe Biden's voting rights rhetoric, particularly in Georgia, for exaggerating and falsely...

- Aimee Richter, then-attorney for Jennifer Weisselberg Facing justice: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York Attorney General Letitia James have both brought charges against the Trump Organization. JENNIFER ZARNOWIEC MET BARRY WEISSELBERG IN THE MID-1990S, WHEN Barry - then an aspiring DJ - came to the Long Island events-planning firm where she worked, looking for a gig. Then, on May 13, the news broke that Allen Weisselberg - and,...

Portland's Department of Planning & Urban Development's 2022 housing report shows that the city is on track to significantly exceed the production of housing units envisioned in its 2017 project, Portland's Plan, which set a goal of building 2,557 new units over the next 10 years. Arguably, no other midsize American city has come close to Portland in terms of the sheer audacity of the housing initiatives that voters have approved,...

FEATURES ON THE AFTERNOON OF OCTOBER 25, 2021, ZAIN HAQ STEPPED out of his shared apartment in the quiet Vancouver suburb of Burnaby and hopped into a car with three friends. The CBSA detained Haq for 48 hours and issued a departure order requiring him to leave the country voluntarily within 30 days, though the order is currently on pause while Haq's criminal proceedings are under way. Haq's CBSA case also comes at a time when governments...

After showing me around the first floor of the center, Riccardi and Harris took me up in the elevator to see the real riches: every item that has been preserved from Armstrong's possessions and collections. I loved this music as a kid, but now I know the history: Armstrong's 1959 All-Stars were a relaxed and soulful collection of the highest- caliber musicians, and they were redoing some of the tunes Armstrong had cut his teeth on. There are...