President’s Day is a federal holiday that honors the birth and lives of US presidents, especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. It is celebrated every third Monday in February.   Crowd of People Holding American Flags | Source: AS President’s Day… Read More

The Czech Republic has historically been one of Europe’s most prosperous countries as well as culturally significant; it was once home to many influential artists such as composer Bedrich Smetana and novelist Franz Kafka. Since independence from being part of… Read More

The Panglong Conference of 1947 marks the formation of modern Myanmar. Leaders of the large minority groups, mainly Shan, Kachin, and Chin peoples, and General Aung San met on the eve of independence in Panglong to discuss and sign an… Read More

Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most famous painters and sculptors in history. He was born in the small village of Anchiano, Italy on April 15, 1452. Da Vinci’s work has inspired generations of artists. His most famous paintings… Read More

The history of Valentine’s Day dates back to ancient Rome, where it was a pagan festival called Lupercalia. Held in mid-February and celebrated as a symbol of fertility and love, Lupercalia was dedicated to the twin infants Romulus and Remus.… Read More