Founded in 1827, the school that eventually became known as Shurtleff College was relocated to Upper Alton in 1832. It remained a vital part of our community until it closed in 1957. John Mason Peck, ...

Mountainous landscapes, cities where the USA were founded and incredible stories to go alongside them are what Pennsylvania ...

Smithsonian writer Andrew Lawler about these lesser-known histories.A transcript is below. To subscribe to “There’s More to That,” and to listen to past episodes about a baseball field resurrected in ...

During World War II, the writer Nan Shepard captured the sublime beauty of Scotland’s Cairngorm mountains.

The Appalachian region is filled with rich hospitality and a plethora of music and arts. This week's playlist highlights ...

BOONE, N.C. — The first thing you notice in Franklin Graham’s office is not the framed note from the president of the United States, signed “Your friend, Donald Trump.” Or the large photographs of his ...

Several of the best horror movies of the 21st century not only guarantee the scares but also underline socially relevant ...

One area where students and future professionals are urgently needed is in health care. According to the American Hospital Association, there’s going to be a shortage of about 100,000 critical health ...