NEW BEDFORD — New England Clam Chowder is a beloved dish in the New England region, known for its creamy broth, chunks of tender clams, and a hint of salty bacon. New Bedford is no stranger to ...

Today, we will see how two of their squadrons also carried out a daring naval raid against French and English colonies ... Its capital, New Amsterdam, was renamed New York in honor of the Duke of York ...

Here's the story of the first elementary school in Rhode Island. According to the Portsmouth Historical Society, the site of The Southermost Schoolhouse traces back to 1716, when the town of ...

More than 30 countries grant unrestricted birthright citizenship based on the ‘jus soli’ principle – and nearly all of them ...

Changing maps to say "Gulf of America" doesn't change history, and likely won't change what most people call the massive ...

At the end of December and the beginning of January Jews around the world celebrated the Festival of Lights, known as ...

Australians acted passionately when debating one word in verse one, yet verse two barely raises an eyebrow. It’s the ...

British colonies (Georgia did not attend) sent representatives to the first Continental Congress, in Philadelphia, to respond to Parliament passing the Intolerable Acts, punishing Boston for the tea ...

Literary legend Margaret Atwood met Pulitzer prize winner Martin Fletcher in San Miguel de Allende to discuss Mexico, the U.S ...

It’s is rich in American history, but the best places to live in Massachusetts are also modern and diverse, with a youthful ...

By CAROLYN BROWN Staff Writer Jonathan Edwards, one of Northampton’s most famous residents, was a revolutionary preacher ...