Syracuse officials have ordered the emergency demolition of the historic motherhouse at the former Sisters of St. Francis ...

Since the birth of humanity people have fought each other. Over time the ancient weapons have been replaced by more sophisticated ones.

The 129-year-old building that was for decades home for the Sisters of St. Francis will be torn down as soon as possible.

A 26-hour fire at the Motherhouse of the former Sisters of St. Francis on Syracuse’s North Side has left the top of the ...

The 48,645-square-foot building was designed by famed Syracuse architect Archimedes Russell and constructed in 1896. Friday night flames shot out of the roof for hours as a fire ripped through the ...

Photo: VCG More than two thousand years ago, atop the walls of Syracuse in Sicily, Archimedes was said to have directed soldiers to raise polished bronze shields. According to legend, these ...

Pi Day, celebrated on March 14, honours mathematical constant Pi, recognising its significance in mathematics, particularly in circle calculations, and promoting interest in learning and practising ...

The scientific studies of π began in the 6 th century BC by the ancient Greeks, culminating in the great contributions by Archimedes of Syracuse (287-212BC). Therefore, one might wonder ...

The cause of the fire is still being determined, firefighters said. The four-story, brick building was designed by famed Syracuse architect Archimedes Russell and constructed in 1896. The building, ...