As the American philosopher George Santayana once said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” When you travel, do you find yourself drawn to the history of a destination as ...

“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime.” — Ernest Hemingway, 1946 Battles were fought between countries over issues that are too numerous (and political) to ...

When you travel, do you find yourself drawn to the history of a destination as a way of really getting to know it? While visiting memorials can unnerving and upsetting, it can also be fascinating and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

This is one of the most famous memorials in the world and caused a stir when it was unveiled in 1982 because of its unusual but beautiful design. It receives around 3 million visitors a year. Made of ...

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – A famous memorial at the Vicksburg National Military Park (VNMP) will soon be closed for restorations. Starting on September 2, 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) will ...