On a long-ago trip to New Orleans, John Staub became smitten with the Spanish Colonial architecture of the Rilleux House, built in 1795 a year after a huge fire destroyed much of what is now the ...

In the new year, we can all use some serendipity, right? Since the word was coined in the 18th century, "serendipity" has been used to describe all kinds of scientific and technological breakthroughs, ...

A new year provides a chance for a reset, a refresh, a new beginning. With this opportunity, people often set New Year's resolutions. Common ones include losing weight, improving health, and learning ...