250 years later, Paul Revere will ride again
The annual reenactment of the famed midnight ride is scheduled for April 18. Here’s a breakdown of special events and ...
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A Guide to Boston’s Neighborhoods
Boston, one of America’s oldest cities, is a patchwork of unique and diverse neighborhoods that each tell their own story.
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How an American Merchant, a French Official and a Pioneering Chemist Smuggled Much-Needed Gunpowder to the Continental Army
Lavoisier had assumed control of France’s national gunpowder production. Considered the founder of the Chemical Revolution, ...
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Priests, nuns and cat burglars: The history of Boston's anti-war movement
Catholic nuns and priests led Boston's anti-war movement during the Vietnam era. A new podcast tells the story of the lengths ...
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York in American History: The first European explorers
Notes: In this essay, James Kences recounts the explorations of the Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano (1485 to 1528), who led his expeditions in service of King Francis I of France. As he sailed ...
Why Boston was such a tinderbox in the 1770s
Jane Kamensky is the president and CEO of Monticello and the author of “A Revolution in Color: The World of John Singleton ...
The 2,000-year-old gateway to the world still haunted by the Titanic
Southampton, on England’s southern coast, has been at the heart of global seafaring for two millennia, playing key roles in ...
Symbols of American history on public display in Boston
Library houses replica Declarations of Independence, while local town hall is modeled on a colonial predecessor ...
Famed milk bottle at Boston museum is a symbol of roadside history
Dr. William Hanna of the Old Colony History Museum in Taunton wrote an article about the Milk Bottle’s history in 2021. The Museum features exhibits highlighting the rich history and amazing stories ...
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Archaeologists Unearth Rare Reminder of Britain’s Brief Reign Over the ‘Nation’s Oldest City’
The find offers archaeological evidence of the 20-year interlude when the British ruled St. Augustine, Florida, which was founded by the Spanish in 1565 ...