Yiddish, the historic language of Jews in Europe, was once spoken by tens of thousands of Jews in Los Angeles before largely ...

But few families remained. Maaloula is one of the world’s few places where residents still speak Aramaic, the language that Jesus is believed to have used. The town is also home to Syria’s two ...

"By embracing and promoting the Aramaic language, we ensure that this ancient treasure remains a vibrant part of our shared human heritage." ...

A rare letter from George Washington expressing his faith in the American Revolution—even after a major strategic setback in 1777—went up for sale this Presidents’ Day.It’s estimated to ...

A May 1777 letter from George Washington, written in Morristown and reflecting his confidence in a fragile revolution, goes up for sale on Presidents' Day. Written from Washington's winter ...