Sri Lanka closed schools in the capital, Colombo, and its suburbs on Monday as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of ...

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Monday, October 14, is recognized as a national holiday. Learn more about it, here.

Several countries disputed origins of Columbus, the divisive explorer who led Spanish-funded expeditions from the 1490s ...

The first encounter between Aztec emperor Montezuma and conquistador Hernando Cortés took place on Nov. 8, 1519 -- the latter ...

Since 1937, the U.S. has observed the holiday on the second Monday of the month, commemorating the explorer’s 1492 arrival in ...

Indigenous Peoples' Day is Monday, Oct. 14, and has been federally recognized since 2021 to celebrate indigenous communities ...

Two holidays are being celebrated today by state and federal governments – Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day. That ...

Spanish scientists have made a fascinating discovery through a new genetic study, suggesting that famed explorer Christopher ...

Many students across Florida can sleep in Monday for planned teacher workdays, Columbus Day, or from Hurricane Milton. Here's where.

In general, no. Columbus Day is a federal holiday, meaning most banks will be closed as well. One exception is American ...

Springfield Sons and Daughters of Italy holding ceremony to honor the explorer Christopher Columbus on Columbus Day.

When Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue, he had no clue the city that would eventually bear his name might have ...