Christopher Jones

The irresistible spread of English is pushing unprecedented numbers of languages to the brink of extinction. Efforts are underway to preserve these tongues.

May 18, 2010 - Christopher Jones

The Cleveland Indians struggle for contender status in 2010 amid Major League Baseball's large market - small market economic realities.

Apr 12, 2010 - Christopher Jones

Fearing Louisville's growing immigrant population would gain control of city council, the nativist Know-Nothing Party murdered German and Irish citizens indiscriminately.

Apr 4, 2010 - Christopher Jones

Success in the annual Michigan-Ohio State football game is the measuring stick for coaches at both schools. The 2010 game may decide Rich Rodriguez' future at Michigan.

Mar 23, 2010 - Christopher Jones

The globalization of English has sounded the death knell for countless languages worldwide. Scottish Gaelic is among thousands of ancient tongues fighting for survival.

Mar 16, 2010 - Christopher Jones

Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, supported a plan to establish 15 semi-autonomous states based on cultural and linguistic identities.

Mar 9, 2010 - Christopher Jones

Approximately 30,000 German mercenaries, generically called "Hessians," were sold to the British and forced into service against the American colonists in 1776.

Mar 2, 2010 - Christopher Jones

The Ohio State basketball team was attacked by Minnesota players and fans near the end of a 1972 game in Minneapolis, leaving behind an ugly legacy and lessons unlearned.

Feb 22, 2010 - Christopher Jones

Anti-Federalist Willie Jones of North Carolina fought for states' rights and individual freedoms. His stand influenced the framers of the Constitution.

Feb 17, 2010 - Christopher Jones

Genealogists doing research in Kentucky often need to seek information beyond the state's impressive archival collections. This means making contacts at the county level.

Feb 8, 2010 - Christopher Jones