José van Dam, who has died aged 85, was a Belgian bass-baritone known for his smooth voice, self-effacing nature and old-school manners; in 1998 he was ennobled by King Albert II of the Belgians as ...

The number of women participating in the workforce increased dramatically during the 1960s. However, they didn't always have the same opportunities as men and usually weren't hired for management ...

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold in women's figure skating. Which women's figure skater will add her name to an exclusive list of Olympic gold medal winners? The women's singles figure skating event got ...

She won three gold medals as a sprinter in the Games, an achievement that seemed unlikely given her poor health as a child.

Handsome and dedicated, the late U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell may be the only Colorado politician who switched major ...

"Southern Women, Southern Landscapes: Cultural Reflections on the Garden, 1870-1970" by Judith W. Page and Elise L. Smith. University Press of Mississippi, 2026 While Eudora Welty’s garden in Jackson, ...

Known as the “godmother of civil rights,” Dorothy Height fought not just for racial justice but for women’s equality.

Some became infamous for more than just their rugby exploits. All of them were feared by opponents ...

Every time awards season comes around, there are all the usual debates both on and offline around who has been snubbed of a nomination and, once the winners have been announced, who should have won ...

Master Charles Warren developed the Kempo-Goju martial arts style in Milwaukee after his U.S. Air Force service. Warren's dojo provided a structured environment, teaching students responsibility and ...

During the U.S. women’s hockey team’s 5-0 win over Switzerland, John Wroblewski wore a vintage USA Hockey jacket once owned ...