RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Daily beats from a quieter Manhattan.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

History

Understanding the Hippie Movement of the 60s

A pointed look at a curvy world The 1960s was a revolutionary time, an era of social revolution and progressive views that left a lasting impression1. The hippie movement, a counterculture that emerged during this time, rejected social norms and…

10 Times People Distorted History to Change an Unpleasant Narrative

For decades, people have sometimes twisted or distorted history to fit a more pleasant narrative. Whether it be for political gain or to revise the narrative, this type of manipulation can be insidious and dangerous. by David Stone Here are…

Facts About America That Every American Should Know

From little-known trivia to jaw-dropping facts, brush up on your US knowledge. Read these facts about America that every American should know.

The human cost of the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II

The Soviet Union spanned from the Pacific across Eastern Europe. After World War II ended, they kept moving, swallowing smaller Easter European states from Poland to Albania. Nearly 17 million of its citizens, around 15%, died in the war. Although…

A Brief History of the Color Red and Its Meaning

The color red played a role throughout history. It’s been a symbol filled with often contradictory meanings as well as a design element in marketing and messaging. Let’s see how red did its work over time. by David Stone for…

The icy backstory to that ‘clink clink’ you’ll hear when raising a toast to the end of 2020

If ever there was a year to toast drawing to an end, it’s this one. Over the festive period, people around the world will be raising a glass to better times ahead. Accompanying sighs of relief will likely be the…