Catherine the Great: individual empress, mother of the Russian Renaissance, and the longest-ruling female monarch of Russia.

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Last of three parts WE conclude the series of excerpts from "Mga Ibong Mandaragit," the novel of National Artist Amado V.

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DOGE is slashing billions from the federal budget daily and offering scant information about its cuts. But citizens can and ...

Everett gives James the gift of language, and James writes his account of his travels with a stolen pencil stub—one which ...

" Readers are equally enthralled. One Goodreads reviewer shares, "I'm pretty sure this book is going to end up on my top ten ...

Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse presents an adaptation of Voltaire's famous tale Candide ou l'Optimisme until March 30, 2025. Part social satire, part reflection on the human condition, this play brings ...

Born Francois-Marie Arouet in 1694, this celebrated playwright, poet, essayist, and philosopher reinvented himself as simply ...

Zara Tindall has a half-sister who's kept herself away from the spotlight but grew up incredibly close to her.