How many people can say they became president after serving over 20 years in prison? Nelson Mandela, born as Rolihlahla Mandela, was a true hero. Born on July 18, 1918, in Mvezo, South Africa, he did ...

LOS ANGELES TIMES — South Africans buried their anti-apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela, in the rolling green Eastern Cape hills where he was born, after a stirring ceremony marked by stories of his ...

It's worth pausing to consider not only the legacy and achievements of former South African president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, who died Thursday, but also the rich musical associations of his life.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...