Articles by Elizabeth Lawrence

Everyone knows December is all about Christmas. In fact, a staggering 90% of Americans say they celebrate the holiday, according to Pew Research. But just before Christmas steals the spotlight, another beloved holiday arrives: St. Nicholas Day. What Is St…. Read More

The autopen, a device used to duplicate signatures, has been making headlines in recent weeks as President Donald Trump has targeted former President Joe Biden’s use of the machine. In a post on social media, Trump said he has “terminated”… Read More

Well, it’s official: Our brains are being fried by short-form videos (SFVs). Defined as “video content lasting a few seconds to a few minutes,” SFVs rack up billions of views across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts every day. While… Read More

In the fall of 1621, 52 English settlers and at least 90 Wampanoag people gathered in Plymouth, MA, for a three-day harvest celebration. What we now call the “First Thanksgiving” was a moment of gratitude that they had stored enough… Read More

Every year on Thanksgiving, Americans pause to give thanks for the many blessings in their lives. But as families take turns sharing what they’re grateful for, one group almost never gets their well-deserved recognition: the Pilgrims. When the Pilgrims celebrated… Read More

For nearly 250 years, US presidents have issued Thanksgiving proclamations, providing a window into the changing values of the United States. From George Washington’s in 1789 to the most recent one from former President Joe Biden, each has asked Americans… Read More

The final penny was produced at the US Mint in Philadelphia on Wednesday, November 12, marking an end to over 230 years of American history. “God bless America, and we’re going to save the taxpayers $56 million,” Treasurer Brandon Beach… Read More

America’s military history is rich with tales of bravery and sacrifice. From General George Washington leading his troops across the icy Delaware River during the Revolutionary War to Pfc. Desmond Doss rescuing dozens of wounded troops on Hacksaw Ridge during… Read More

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – formerly known as Food Stamps – has been making headlines in recent weeks amid the ongoing government shutdown, which has left the welfare program without funding for the month of November. What began… Read More

Nearly a century after the Salem Witch Trials plunged New England into hysteria, a new fear gripped the region: vampires. As a mysterious illness spread, leaving its victims pale, feverish, and coughing up blood, many came to believe something far… Read More

From the “Headless Horseman” to the Bell Witch, the United States has never been short on ghost stories. Passed down from generation to generation, hauntings are woven into the fabric of American folklore.  One of the most famous legends is… Read More

More than 300 years ago, Salem Village, MA, was the site of one of America’s most infamous cases of mass hysteria: the Salem Witch Trials. Hundreds were accused of witchcraft between 1692 and mid-1693, the crime being one that carried… Read More