In October 1932, the first transatlantic liner to exceed 1,000 feet was launched in the depths of the Great Depression.

After living briefly at a TV station in Mt. Pleasant, SC, in the 1950s, Susie Q the elephant worked in circuses across U.S.

In the famed modern dance piece “Beach Birds,” the dancers’ movements are gentle, fluttering and utterly birdlike. Adding to the illusion are their costumes: simple white unitards with black sleeves, ...

So here, as ever, are my ten best reads of 2025, in no particular order as the say on the game shows, with my top pick at the ...