Historic locales are inherently fascinating things, serving as touchstones to times long passed. But when a specific location intersects with a specific time — well, that’s the stuff from which
In five years of writing this column, one question has been posed to me by readers far more frequently than all others: Where in the world do you find all
Kara Rota explores the legacy of Irish immigrant labor through the Midwest, Far West and other regions of the United States. The Irish labor force made a big impact in the US following mass immigration after the Great Famine.