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Learn about the man behind the mask.

On November 5, people across Great Britain celebrate Guy Fawkes Night with bonfires and fireworks. But who was Guy Fawkes and why does he have a celebration named after him?

Claire Cock-Starkey






Scrooge at his own grave in ‘A Christmas Carol’ (1951)

As you get ready to revisit ‘A Christmas Carol’ for the holiday season, we’d recommend watching these Charles Dickens adaptations, too.

AJ DiCosimo










'Tis the season to head to the polls.

There were some very compelling reasons for picking the first Tuesday in November as Election Day—at least, they were when that date was chosen.

Meredith Danko