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The Mashburn family just held their 161st consecutive annual reunion, recognized by Congress as one of America's longest running family gatherings. What started in 1886 when two brothers reunited after fighting on opposite sides of the Civil War has never missed a single year.
Knoxville Poet Laureate Linda Parsons' play "Decoration Day" tells a moving story of a family healing old wounds after the Civil War. The production runs through May 31 at Borderland Playhouse.
When a Union general faced a massive STD outbreak among soldiers in 1863, his creative solution became one of America's first public health programs. The breakthrough came after a failed attempt to deport Nashville's prostitutes ended in a floating fiasco.
Builders discovered a lost medieval church and 317 burial sites beneath an old Debenhams store in Gloucester, England. The site, now becoming a university campus, reveals 1,000 years of history from Roman times through the English Civil War. #
A company founded before the Civil War just landed a $500 million deal with Nvidia and is creating over 3,000 American manufacturing jobs. Corning proves old companies can lead the future of tech.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Angola's Catholic community for helping a war-scarred nation heal through reconciliation and peace. His message comes 50 years after independence and two decades after a devastating civil war ended.
Pope Leo XIV addressed tens of thousands at an open-air Mass in Angola, urging the civil war-scarred nation to overcome corruption and look toward a hopeful future. The landmark visit is part of an 11-day, four-nation African tour focused on social justice and peace.
For the first time in history, a pope is visiting Algeria. Pope Leo XIV's groundbreaking trip marks a new chapter in Christian-Muslim dialogue and honors 19 religious workers martyred during the country's civil war.
A federal appeals court just struck down a Civil War-era law that made home distilling illegal, ruling it exceeded Congress's power to tax. Hobbyists can now legally craft spirits at home, just like beer and wine enthusiasts have done for decades.
Community members are rolling up their sleeves this Saturday to preserve a Civil War historic site. The cleanup event at Johnson's Island continues a tradition of caring for this meaningful landmark.
A New York VFW post is inviting 100 community members to join their annual Day of Service restoring forgotten gravestones, including those from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. For the next five years, volunteers will clean headstones, repair landscaping, and honor veterans and civilians whose graves have been neglected for generations.
Syria's interim president traveled to Germany seeking investment and expertise to rebuild his country after years of devastating civil war. The historic visit marks a new chapter as Syria works to become stable enough for refugees to return home.
Archaeologists have discovered a 100-meter underwater "ship graveyard" off Libya's coast, revealing centuries of Mediterranean maritime history. After a 13-year pause due to civil war, the team returned to uncover remarkable insights into ancient trade routes.
After years of devastating conflict, Syria just signed historic deals with Saudi Arabia to launch a new airline and overhaul the country's internet with a $1 billion investment. These agreements mark one of the biggest foreign investments in Syria since the civil war ended.
A new biography traces how Innocent Chukwuma transformed childhood trauma during Nigeria's civil war into a lifetime fighting for human rights and police reform. His story shows how one person's principled resistance can reshape institutions and inspire a generation.
After weeks of conflict, Syria's government and Kurdish-led forces signed a sweeping agreement to integrate military units and end fighting. The deal brings stability to a region torn by 13 years of civil war.
After weeks of conflict, Syria's Kurdish forces and the central government signed a groundbreaking deal that grants Kurds citizenship, language rights, and official recognition. The agreement marks a major step toward healing a nation torn by nearly 14 years of civil war.
Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett visited Egypt as a UN Goodwill Ambassador to meet with Sudanese students who fled civil war, bringing global attention to their dreams of returning home. A 12-year-old boy's letter about missing his homeland touched hearts and reminds us why refugee voices matter.
After years of civil war, Yemeni leaders from across the southern region sat down together in Saudi Arabia to chart a peaceful path forward. The historic meeting marks the first step toward resolving one of the world's most complex conflicts.
Syria's government and Kurdish-led forces signed a ceasefire agreement after weekend clashes threatened to spiral into civil war. The deal marks a crucial step toward integrating Kurdish fighters into the new Syrian state and rebuilding a unified country.