Savannah's Historic District is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, echoing the city's rich history since its ...

On the night of July 1, 1839, 53 enslaved Africans revolted aboard the slaving schooner La Amistad – Spanish for “Friendship” ...

AN uneasy peace existed in the settlement at the headwaters of the Connecticut River known as Indian Stream. Both the United ...

You may not be familiar with the name St. Michaels, Maryland, but there’s a chance you caught a few glimpses of the Eastern ...

The city's centennial website, Boca100.com, lists all things Boca Raton ahead of May, when the city marks its 100th birthday.

In our modern world, moving at such an ultra-fast pace, it can feel like our cities are getting stripped of their history and ...

From 40 school districts in Sonoma County to 88 cities in Los Angeles County, California likes local control — even if they ...

Take a stroll down Paris Street (yes, really) and admire the unique Alsatian architecture. The Steinbach House, an authentic Alsatian cottage from the 1600s that was dismantled and shipped to ...

North Berwick in Scotland is now best known as a seaside town that's perfect for a family getaway - but this wasn't always the case, and the village actually has a rather dark history. In the ...

Fire engulfed the town hall of Paris’ 12th district early Monday, causing no casualties but severely damaging the bell tower of the 19th century building. At 17, I Gave My Baby Up. I Never ...

PARIS (AP) — Fire engulfed the town hall of Paris’ 12th district early Monday, causing no casualties but severely damaging the bell tower of the 19th century building. Paris police prefect ...

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