Redesigning the Republic: Inside the 1950s National Search for the 50-Star American Flag
The American flag is one of the most globally recognized symbols of national identity, democracy, and historical continuity. Yet, the familiar pattern of fifty white stars arranged in alternating rows of six and five on a blue canton was nearly replaced…
A Beacon of Hope Amidst the Crisis: The Fight Against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
By Editorial Staff In the war-torn and geographically challenging terrain of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where the shadow of the Ebola virus looms large, a rare, visceral moment of joy erupted on June 16, 2026. At the general hospital in…