We encounter symbols constantly—in road signs, packaging, technology, clothing, and even gestures. While many seem obvious at first glance, some carry hidden meanings rooted in history, religion, ...

Pineapples were all the rage in the 1700s. The word "salary" is derived from the word "salt," which was once an emblem of social status. In Victorian England and Ireland, fake crumbly ruins called ...

I and many others are greatly disappointed that the manger and menorah have been removed from the Luzerne County Courthouse property. They have served as symbols of our American heritage. They have ...