The Old Farmer’s Almanac: A Timeless Guide for Gardeners, Forecast-Fans & Curious Readers

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For over 230 years, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been guiding gardeners, weather watchers and folks simply curious about the rhythms of seasons and skies. First published in 1792, this venerable publication blends folklore, practical advice and long-range forecasting into a single year-by-year volume. Whether you’re planting crops by moon phases, checking tide tables or … Read more

Ken Burns Calls America’s Founding “The Most Significant Event Since the Birth of Christ”

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Ken Burns Calls America’s Founding “The Most Significant Event Since the Birth of Christ” — addressing the historical importance of the American Revolution.

To truly understand America’s identity, filmmaker Ken Burns calls America’s founding “the most significant event since the birth of Christ.” His latest documentary series, The American Revolution, doesn’t just retell the battles—it redefines what the revolution really meant. For Burns, the story doesn’t end when the war is won; it only begins. Beyond the War: … Read more