The initialism was originally a bit of shipbuilder marketing—and now there are many different kinds of ship designations.

The 2.5 mile tour visits landmarks from the site of the Boston Massacre to a 300-year-old building with a surprising use.

Before Nelson, no decisive blow was made against the French. But with Nelson came a series of crushing defeats, most notably at Aboukir Bay in 1798 and Trafalgar in 1805. All hopes of invasion went up ...

Jefferson’s sentiments reflected the prevailing mood of a sizable majority of the country at the dawn of the 19th century: A ...

Once in production, which could occur as early as July, the Dome Mountain mine is expected to output 15,000 oz. of gold per ...

Abdullatif Ahmed recalls his journey from Yemen to working on the icy waters of the Great Lakes, where Yemeni sailors shaped the region’s maritime history.

The US president last week suggested that the US could "take over" and "own" Gaza, resettling its population in the process.

One common condition required the enslaved person to live with their master until the master's death—meaning they only truly ...

Muhammad operates the Torchlight Academy Black History tours year-round, especially during black history month and Juneteenth. He says the words etched in stone is a sign that delineates segregation, ...

In the 100-plus years since the RMS 'Titanic' slipped beneath the surface of the Atlantic, a wealth of ideas has been offered ...

Perched on a working harbor like a salty old sea captain, Five Islands Lobster Co. is the kind of place that makes you wonder ...

Japanese writer Asako Yuzuki is getting attention abroad for her novel “Butter,” which touches on everything from family ...