The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's ...

Today, Les Grands Boulevards house two of France's favorite department stores: Au Printemps and Galeries Lafayette. Farther north, visitors experience a lesson in contrast. Place Pigalle ...

If there's one thing the coastline of France has going for it, it's a glamorous reputation. The getaway of choice for members of high society since the 18th century, France is home to prime ...

We invited teenagers to write miniature memoirs about meaningful moments in their lives. Read the 20 winning stories. By The Learning Network This year’s Super Bowl was likely the biggest ...

We earn a referral fee for some brokers & services we list on this page. Learn more... According to current IMF data, France’s central government debt to GDP ratio is 80.98%. At the same time, the ...

Persians, Spartans, Leonidas, Xerxes, Ephialtes… Everyone has heard these names and can place them—more or less—in the 4th century BCE, when the Battle of Thermopylae took place. It was one of the key ...

Welcome to Mackinac Island, Michigan’s crown jewel of nostalgia and charm. Nestled in the sparkling waters of Lake Huron, ...

Fort Mackinac, perched on a bluff overlooking the town, has been standing guard since 1780. Originally built by the British ...