The dawn of May 1, 1898, breaks like any other over Manila Bay. But as the first light touches the horizon, a thunderous roar shatters the morning calm—the deep boom of naval artillery. You witness an extraordinary sight: the proud Spanish fleet faces unfamiliar warships flying the stars and stripes. Smoke and flame erupt from both battle lines as history pivots on the morning tide. You are witnessing the moment when one empire's three-century reign ends.

Discover how Ifa, the ancient Yoruba spiritual tradition, traveled from West Africa to Cuba through the transatlantic slave trade, evolving into a cornerstone of Cuban cultural identity. From its syncretic adaptation with Catholicism to its celebration through Grupo Síntesis' Grammy-winning "Ancestros" albums and ultimate UNESCO recognition, this resilient tradition continues to shape global spiritual practices.

As the crisp autumn air carries the scent of fallen leaves and wood smoke, we find ourselves on the threshold of Halloween—a night when the veil between worlds grows thin. But what mystic forces shaped...

La Fière Manor is integral to the legacy of D-Day. It sits just west of St-Mère-Église in France and was a vital position for Allied Forces during their attack on June 6, 1944 as part of Operation Overlord, better known as the Normandy Landings. Although the Battle for La Fire has been called one of the bloodiest small-unit engagements of … Read More