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In the late 18th century many medical practitioners still relied on a universal understanding of the four body humors (or fluids) to explain sickness. The four body humors were:...

Experience...the Difference. Barter Theatre, the State Theatre of Virginia, is a regional treasure and nationally recognized professional theatre. Enjoy up to four shows in two...

Established in 1972, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum now honors more than 200 Virginia athletes, coaches, administrators, educators and journalists who have made a...

The Commonwealth of Virginia is blessed with an “uncommon-wealth” of natural wonders, among the most diverse in the country. At the Virginia Living Museum, this...

Journey into Lynchburg's past and see history unfold right before your eyes. Through the doors of the Lynchburg Museum you can relive our city's past ­ rich with tales of...

­­­­­­Happy birthday, America! The 4th of July is one of the most-anticipated holidays of the summer, with food, parades, and of course, fireworks!
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For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand. ...

Earth Day (April 22nd)was first officially celebrated in 1970, and
marks the start of the modern environmental movement.But as the global warming crisis grows, no one can afford...

They’re the ones who open the cans of food, throw the balls and make sure that there’s always a warm place to sleep…On April 18, celebrate Pet Owner’s Day!
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Passover (sometimes called “pesach”) is the oldest Jewish
festival, commemorating a story from the book of Exodus.When Pharoah refused to let the Jews out of
slavery, ten...

Despite the flowers, the birds and the nice weather, April can indeed be the cruelest month – because of tax time! The roots of “internal revenue” go back to the Civil War,...

Time to “fall back” as Daylight Saving Time ends on the first weekend in November (in 2007, that means Sunday, Nov. 4). Setting our clocks back one hour to standard time...

Put on the pants with the stretchy waistband; it’s that time
of year when we gather together to celebrate family, good fortune – and the fact
that there are about 47...

January 21 is the official day to commemorate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. [Jan. 15, 1929-April 4, 1968].Dr. King was born in Atlanta into a family...

Did you know that in some countries, like Fiji or Chile, you can be thrown in prison for NOT voting? While the consequences aren’t quite so extreme in America, consider the...