heroes

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It’s a tradition that dates back to 1886, and there have been over 200 such parades since then, celebrating great explorers, war heroes and champion athletes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

They went from so-so to absolutely unstoppable as head coach Mike Brown tweaked the offense—less dribbling, more cutting and passing—and Brunson morphed into one of the all-time clutch heroes of New York sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Waving Brazilian flags and wearing yellow and green shirts and face paint, thousands of locals lined the streets and climbed the trees for a better view of their heroes including Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

In an interview with De Los, RaiNao talks about her very personal inspiration for “Marcriá,” the joy of collaborating with her musical heroes and her biggest lesson learned in these riveting last two years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The King went back to the palace planning treachery against the heroes and vowing they should never have the Golden Fleece.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton