As far as famous Nebraskans go, Willa Cather's name is not among the most easily recognizable. Her work, on the other hand, is. Cather, who grew up in Nebraska, authored multiple books about pioneer life on the plains. Many of her characters are based on...
Preparing to send a student off to college is equally as exciting as it is challenging. From a toaster to toiletries, you want to make sure your student has everything they need to leave the nest and head out on their own. However, the independence...
A will is a legal document with instructions for divvying your assets between your heirs and beneficiaries. While a standard will includes provisions for things like who should get the family china and plans for your funeral, some people think outside the box when it...
With nineteen museums and the National Zoo, the Smithsonian Institution is the largest museum, education, and research complex in the world. However, all of the resources, research, and educational opportunities available at the Smithsonian would not exist without the Institution's namesake, James Smithson, and his...
Receiving a Nobel Prize is an annual honor bestowed upon the men and women who make valuable contributions to the world in five categories: physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and for work in peace. Over one hundred years of prize winners - otherwise known...