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Screenshot from film of soldier watching as Richmond, Virginia, burns at the end of the Civil War. The American Civil War Museum film “A People’s Contest: America’s Civil War & Emancipation” uses state-of-the-art technology to cover the war.
Annie Tobey

‘A People’s Contest’ Film Debuts at the American Civil War Museum

New state-of-the-art film joins museum exhibits and two in-depth web ‘exhibits’

By Annie Tobey | June 15, 2022
Rick Steves’ Europe takes us to two classic slices of romantic Italy: Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri, with a peek into the Blue Grotto.
Rick Steves

Romantic Italy: Amalfi Coast and the Island of Capri

Rick Steves takes the reader along the Italian coast and into the Blue Grotto

By Rick Steves | June 14, 2022
grandmother and granddaughter looking at a tablet, possibly doing puzzles. Photo by Fizkes Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Comedians and Caterpillars

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | June 13, 2022
A young Johnny Mathis recording in NYC in the 60s - credit Columbia Archives, provided by publicist
Nick Thomas

Singing Legend Johnny Mathis Still Touring at 86

Bringing his smooth, rich voice to audiences since 1956

By Nick Thomas | June 13, 2022
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Mammals

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | June 10, 2022
Pizza from Brambly Park restaurant in Richmond, Virginia
Food Finds

Meet Bobby Kruger and Brambly Park

Talk about cool in Richmond, VA

By Steve Cook | June 9, 2022
Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria, Germany - photo by minnystock, Dreamstime. Rick Steves weaves together 3 German castles – Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein, and Ehrenberg – with childhood fantasies and dreams come true.
Rick Steves

German Castles and Boyhood Dreams

Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein, Ehrenberg, and tree houses

By Rick Steves | June 8, 2022
Frank Lloyd Wright's House on Kentuck Knob courtesy of GO Laurel Highlands
Annie Tobey

Outdoor Connections at Two Frank Lloyd Wright Houses in Pennsylvania

Houses in Laurel Highlands highlight the architect’s principle of organic architecture

By Annie Tobey | June 6, 2022
grandmother and granddaughter looking together at a tablet, maybe playing a puzzle - photo by Fizkes Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Happy Cows and Kids

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | June 3, 2022
hot dogs, cheese, onions, and ketchup with fries. Food writer Steve Cook shares a tiny spot that serves some of the best grilled burgers and hot dogs in Richmond, Pop's Dogs & Ma's Burgers.
Food Finds

The Best Grilled Burgers and Hot Dogs in Richmond

My hole-in-the-wall guilty-pleasure dining treasure

By Steve Cook | June 2, 2022

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