Answers to the question about the lessons of history generally oscillate between two extremes. One is summed up in the 1905 aphorism of the Spanish-American philosopher George Santayana: “Those who ...

In one of his most famous paintings, the artist Paul Gauguin posed three fundamental questions: “Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?” Archaeologists have come up with reasonably ...

A childhood marked by obliviousness to illness shifts dramatically with a Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis, altering her perspective on life and relationships. Illnesses, including breast cancer and a ...

"Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it." In our era of rapid technological advancement, this adage holds even greater relevance. While voices of innovators from the past may not always ...

As Social Security gets ready to celebrate its 90th anniversary, I am wondering how many past events will help determine the future of this successful and important social insurance program. When ...

How fascinating was the solar eclipse this week? I am still in awe of the posts, shares and stories I hear about how the skilled nursing facilities embraced the day and found ways to allow those ...