But the headline act was not the ship, it was the Mississippi itself. Dubbed “the great artery of America” by Civil War ...

How many inches of pow did we receive? It’s what every powder-hound wants to know after a highly anticipated snowstorm blows ...

A discussion of the legal issues related to book banning in public schools and public libraries, including pertinent debates, ...

The collection is a bleak, pitiless vision of corporate ... forces us to consider the ethics of embracing such a post-racial fantasy. Everett’s reimagining of Mark Twain’s classic Huckleberry Finn ...

We invited writers from fields as disparate as wildlife ecology and mathematics to literature and politics, to share their ...

The oldest neighborhood here is The French Quarter (also known as Vieux Carré), which despite its reputation for rowdy tourists and souvenir shops, is tightly woven into the tapestry of New Orleans ...

If you’ve just taken down the Christmas cat ornaments and you’re looking for another purr-fect way to decorate your home, this collection of quotes can ... without further introduction.” ― Mark Twain ...

Explore Mark Twain's greatest books, from timeless adventures to sharp wit and humor. Discover the classics that shaped ...

Though Mark Twain had a special love for a hard-to-come-by tropical fruit, there's a similar species you can find closer to home.

The company takes pride in its products, offering a collection that celebrates craftsmanship, elegance, and the spirit of play. The Sawyer Twain holiday gift guide explores several pieces to ...

In 1897, Mark Twain took pen to paper to deny rumors of his death that were circulating in London at that time. In his response, penned to the New York Journal, he stated flatly, "The report of my ...

Putin appeared in front of a large blue screen emblazoned with a map of the Russian Federation, complete with annexed ... Putin quoted American writer Mark Twain: "The rumours of my death are ...