Meet the American who first planted apples in the colonies: William Blaxton, eccentric settler
William Blaxton, an eccentric loner and Anglican minister, settled Boston before the Puritans and Rhode Island before Roger Williams — and planted the first apple orchards in America.
On this day in history, September 5, 1774, First Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia
The First Continental Congress convened on on Sept.5, 1774, including delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies and Founding ...
To American revolutionaries, patriotism meant fair dealing with one another
In September 1774, nearly two years before the Declaration of Independence, delegates from 12 of the 13 Colonies gathered in the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia. They quickly hammered out a ...
Work has begun on an inauguration stage at the Capitol. The last one became part of Jan. 6 attack
Preparations for the last inauguration became an integral part of the violence that unfolded at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, ...
Rare Colonial New England coin up for auction, expected to fetch $1 million
With their former countrymen divided and lacking a monarch after the English Civil War, Colonists seized an opportunity to ...
Two fall shows use sculpture and photographs to fold past into present
Hanne Friis and Lynda Benglis play off one another at Locks. At Rowan, Wendel White presents an evocative, era-spanning ...
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The Greek Origins of Marseille, France’s Oldest City
The huge port city of Marseille, France was founded by Greeks back in 600 BC, when the first immigrants established a trading ...
Princess Essex: A convincing tribute to the first black person to enter a British beauty pageant
Princess Dinubolu of Senegal made history by becoming the first black person to compete in a beauty pageant in the UK. Just ...
The US election has put the spotlight on Haiti. Its history reveals extensive exploitation by the US – and France
Unfounded claims by Donald Trump and JD Vance about Haitian immigrants ignore the role of the US in their plight. Many of ...
Frostpunk 2 beginner’s guide: 12 tips to help you survive the wasteland
If you're just starting your journey into the harsh world of Frostpunk 2, here are some tips to get you started.
20 Of The Best Games Of 2024 (So Far) That’ll Rewire Your Brain Chemistry For Good
Welcome to our official list of the best games released this year, where we curate, recommend and review our favourite games ...
Volusia County things to do, starting Sept. 20
What’s happening Volunteers needed for International Coastal Cleanup: Volusia County residents can participate in the ...