In the glorious Berkshires lies a Massachusetts town rich with history. Stroll the streets while admiring the 19th-century ...

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Victor Hugo dismissed his drawings as mere things made in the margins of his manuscripts Now, a Royal Academy exhibition ...

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The trailblazing Harvard scientist, who documented the dominance of hydrogen and helium in stars, is still inspiring ...

The Hindi-Urdu controversy is not just about language. It reflects historical conflicts, colonial policies, and political struggles that continue today in India.

The influx of laborers required to operate mills during the early 1800s are responsible for shaping the culturally diverse population of the city.

Liberals still haven't awakened from the dream of American unity — but the Puritans and their followers knew better ...

Snooker, a game synonymous with precision and strategy, has a fascinating origin that dates back to the 19th century. The sport, once regarded as a gentleman's pastime in Britain and the Commonwealth, ...

Selden Neck State Park, an island in the Connecticut River accessible only by boat, rewards paddlers with pristine shorelines and hiking trails. Local outfitters can provide kayak rentals for those ...

“Brownie” gets plenty of food, a warm place to sleep, and the joshing fellowship of the bothy, the lodge where the garden ...

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