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The Vinland Map, Thought To Be The Oldest Map Of America, Is Officially A Fake
A map of America touted as being one of the oldest on record has turned out to be a convincing forgery, according to new studies.For decades, many… -
232 Years Of Congress: What’s Changed Since That First Legislative Session in 1789?
Are things really all that different now than they were at the beginning? -
Descendants Of Slaves Found Shelter From Ida In A Historic Plantation's Big House
When the Banner family sought shelter from Hurricane Ida that was roaring across the Gulf, they looked for the sturdiest building in the tiny community of… -
20th Anniversary Of 9/11: How Will Younger Generations Remember The Attacks?
Can generational trauma affect those who didn’t even live through the event? -
An All-Black Unit That Fought Germany And Racism In WWI Gets Congressional Gold Medal
They helped their country fight for freedom, although they were denied it at home and served in a segregated Army unit. But the Black men of the 369th… -
'Walk With Me' Tells The Story Of Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou Hamer
A central theme in the book is how organized religion intersected with the civil rights movement. -
Arthur Cooper Was Self-Emancipated And A Leader In Nantucket. Now, The Island is Honoring His Legacy.
Local organizations memorialized his life, in a park off the street on which he lived. -
Why Is Rhode Island The Only State That Commemorates V-J Day?
August 14, 1945, is the day the Japanese surrendered, ending World War II. Despite its significance, the holiday is only celebrated by one state: Rhode Island. -
How Amelia Earhart's Boston Connection Helped Her Soar To Fame
To mark National Amelia Earhart Day, we take a look at the famous aviator's local connections. -
Encore: Not Your Average Guidebook - 'A People's Guide' Sheds Light On Greater Boston's Untold Histories
Three local co-authors present a new guidebook, one that offers an expanded history to the region.
