Witchcraft: Fun today, mass executions in an earlier time
Today, many think of witches as Halloween and horror movie staples. From 1500-1700, though, being accused of being a witch in Europe or America led to serious consequences.
Robert Thurston
Cuba on my mind
For columnist Robert Thurston, Cuba has been a consistent presence in his political awareness since the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961.
What’s in a Name? Cincinnati
Cincinnati was first founded as Losantiville in 1788, but the name didn't stick through the city's more than 200-year history.