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The simple candy cane is one of the simplest types of candy, yet the confection boasts a variety of versions, flavors, and even origin stories.

This industrialist designed the Oldsmobile and was a foundational force in America’s early automobile industry.

This installment of “When Character Counted” brings us a man whose personality and achievements were as grand as the state he helped shape.

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young puppeteer whose gift for writing establishes some of America’s best Christmas traditions.

The British Special Air Service rescued hostages taken by Iranian separatists who wanted their own country.

In Italy, St. Nick’s gift-giving counterpart is St. Lucy, whose feast day is celebrated on Dec. 13.

Patriots look to their northern neighbor in hopes of securing the support of a ‘14th colony.’

The respected political scientist discusses his struggles with faith which still continues.

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we look at how one of the centuries-old forts constructed to defend New York City has been repurposed.

The simple candy cane is one of the simplest types of candy, yet the confection boasts a variety of versions, flavors, and even origin stories.

This industrialist designed the Oldsmobile and was a foundational force in America’s early automobile industry.

This installment of “When Character Counted” brings us a man whose personality and achievements were as grand as the state he helped shape.

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young puppeteer whose gift for writing establishes some of America’s best Christmas traditions.

The British Special Air Service rescued hostages taken by Iranian separatists who wanted their own country.

In Italy, St. Nick’s gift-giving counterpart is St. Lucy, whose feast day is celebrated on Dec. 13.

Patriots look to their northern neighbor in hopes of securing the support of a ‘14th colony.’

The respected political scientist discusses his struggles with faith which still continues.

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we look at how one of the centuries-old forts constructed to defend New York City has been repurposed.