Irish-born actress Saoirse Ronan has won the hearts of fans on both sides of the Atlantic. She is best known for her roles in critically acclaimed teen dramas, which have earned her a Golden Globe,...
J.D. Salinger's most famous work, "The Catcher in the Rye," published in 1951, profoundly impacted American society. While the novel marked the peak of his career, it also signaled its end. Salinger famously sought to...
American writer Herman Melville's most famous novel is "Moby Dick," a book he penned drawing heavily on his own experiences. Yet, the work initially failed to captivate his contemporaries. Despite this, Melville continued his literary...
American composer George Gershwin was born and raised in New York, his parents having immigrated to the U.S. from Ukraine. He often collaborated on his creative projects with his older brother, Ira, who was a...
Florine Stettheimer was a multifaceted modernist artist, theatrical designer, poet, and outspoken feminist. Along with her sisters, she hosted a groundbreaking avant-garde salon in New York. Stettheimer also created what's believed to be the first...
American folk artist Anna Mary Robertson Moses lived a simple life filled with daily chores until she was 78. She had no formal art education, a large family, and many responsibilities, yet a deep longing...
The ball is a grand event that New Yorkers looked forward to from the 17th to the 20th century. It was a special event where people danced, chatted and even found their soulmate. Over time,...
New York was and remains a multifaceted, diverse and very promising city with many opportunities. Over the years, everything has only developed here. New houses, business centers, enterprises and entire corporations appeared. Cultural events did...
The streets of NYC Little Italy have become filled with bright colors, aromas and the spirit of the holiday and fun every September for many decades. This vibrant neighborhood has hosted the annual Feast of...
Henry Flagler is a name synonymous with the industrialization and rapid transformation of New York in the 19th century. Few people in American history...
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a quintessential American tradition. It’s an event where families nationwide gather around the TV or travel to New...
Menachem Mendel Schneerson is known as the last Chabad Rebbe and the most influential Jew of the 20th century. He left an unforgettable trace...
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