Like the nation, New York-founded American Express saw stunning growth as it adapted to cultural shifts and catered to a ...

Many Americans are breathing a cautious sigh of relief. Heading into the presidential election, it was reasonable to wonder if our republic would become more polarized. Some even worried that if the ...

All the cool people hated middle-class suburban culture — but it looks a lot better compared to what came next ...

Ensuring that efforts to improve the community are remembered has been a goal of the Italian American Cultural Club since it was founded in 1925. That tradition will continue April 27 when the ...

The University of Iowa’s Native American Student Association held its 29th annual powwow, bringing hundreds of people ...

Decorum is a legacy learned from the previous generation. Our generation has failed our successors. We’ve celebrated decadence, danced on the grave of what was once identified as acceptable public ...

Since their origin as workwear for miners and prospectors, Levi's jeans have long been an important piece of American culture ...

Starbucks' iconic cups appear everywhere: on commuter trains, in airport terminals, in a medieval feast scene on HBO’s “Game ...

Carl Ewing had traveled to Cleveland’s African American Cultural Garden twice in his life before he took on the cause to finish its plans. The second time was about a decade ago. He had first heard of ...

Profiling over 80 global burgers, author Maggie Hennessy reveals the American staple as a constantly evolving canvas for ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...