In his latest Texas History column, Ken Bridges explores the ways flags have been used to convey messages, signal triumph and ...

For Sylvia Marakas, being selected as the dove bearer for Tarpon Spring’s 120th annual Epiphany celebration is an honor with ...

Quick Take By the 1880s and 1890s, fewer than 1,000 bison remained in the wild, a stark warning about unchecked exploitation.

The very first, unofficial Sai Center, named for guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba, opened in Caracas in the 1970s. Now, there are ...

Anishinaabe call the cluster of seven stars in the winter sky Bugonagiizhig, or “Hole in the Sky.” Navajos say it is Dilyéhé, or “Sparkling.” ...

Discover why Idaho chose the Appaloosa as state horse and how this hardy, spotted breed still reflects the state’s identity.

Unfortunately — or fortunately — designs with a shark in a pilgrim hat and Dunkin’ coffee cups are still excluded.

Learn why Alabama chose the black bear as state mammal and how conservation is guiding this shy forest neighbor’s return.

The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission was established by the state Legislature in 2024 to propose a new ...

High in the misty hills of Appalachia, where old forests stretch for miles and stories travel easily from one porch to ...

Thailand's government has recognized five cat breeds as national symbols. It says the designation celebrates the cats' place in Thai culture and will also help preserve their genetic heritage. The ...