Columba, a 6th-century Irish monk, played a pivotal role in Christian history, evangelizing Scotland and establishing the Iona monastery, which became a center of education and art. His monasteries produced iconic works like the Book of Kells and the Irish High Cross, demonstrating a blend of Christianity and paganism. [... more]

The NCAA tournament has seen its fair share of upsets, with Fairleigh Dickinson beating Purdue and Florida Atlantic taking down Memphis. Meanwhile, controversy surrounds Alabama's Brandon Miller, who has been accused of delivering a gun used in a murder, and is now walking with armed security. Coaches like Penny Hardaway and Rick Pitino are also under scrutiny, with some questioning their ability to lead their teams to success. [... more]