This time around, the drama involves a topic that is not quite hidden beneath the surface. For many of us, the story of Henry VIII and his lovely wives was an introductory sip of tea to the wonderful lives...

For the past four editions of Royal Tea, we have covered a variety of topics, ranging from forbidden romances to incestous bondings, all of which have been about the busy lives of endlessly interesting...

Trumpeter, composer and occasionally an actor, Louis Armstrong was one of the most prominent and famous African American musicians during the Harlem Renaissance. He is most famously remembered for being...

In the 15th century,  teenage girls were considered fair game for marriage. While the 13-year-old girls of modern-day developed countries may have trivial things such as the latest episode of a trash...

Unfortunately for many queens, princesses and other royals that made up the social elite, women’s rights weren’t much of a hot topic in the 1500s. While kings faced ridicule for lacking a plentiful...

When children reach the age of two years old, they begin to experience moral emotions, or feelings prompted by right and wrong, according to the American Psychological Association. As they continue through...

The Blue Note is a music venue in downtown Columbia, Mo., established by Richard King and Phil Costello in 1980. In October of 2014, the venue was sold by King to Matt Gerding and Scott Leslie. Blue Note...

A mention of the name “Vincent van Gogh” (1853 - 1890) often leads to the thought that he was the famed artist who cut off his own ear. Repeatedly seen as the epitome of the definition of a “starving...

Welcome to the first installment of Exhibit Columbia. This week I present to you the Columbia Cemetery: the largest, the oldest and the only historic rural cemetery in town. Columbia Cemetery was established...

Whether they run, throw, volunteer or cheer, students participate and assist with the annual United Challenge, headed by the Bruins United club. This afternoon at 4 p.m. at Battle High School, students...