When the British took control of Florida in 1763, St. Augustine already had extensive Spanish-built defenses, but British ...

Slavery bitterly divided North against South and neighbor against neighbor throughout the early history of the United States.

Records show forgotten Plumstead villages like Hinkletown and Wismer each had an inn. Like those crossroad towns, the inns ...

The role of Billy Flora, a free Black man, in this pivotal victory — and the erosion later of rights — show a paradox of the ...

From the heights of Southampton Common to the edge of the waterfront, these grim executions intended to deter crime and assert state authority.

Today marks an important date in British history. The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act passed through parliament on March 25 1807 which ...

HYDERABAD: The Kumandan Baoli stepwell in Gudimalkapur flower market, buried under debris, will soon be restored on the lines ...

A mysterious artifact reportedly found in an Egyptian tomb has sparked widespread speculation among historians and ...

The investment firm controlled by the billionaire Peugeot family plans to overhaul its assets after a series of missteps and as a new generation prepares to take over.

Night - Scattered showers with a 85% chance of precipitation. Winds from SW to SSW at 15 to 19 mph (24.1 to 30.6 kph). The overnight low will be 44 °F (6.7 °C). Rain with a high of 51 °F (10.6 ...

A house in Edison that sold for $1.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Edison area in the past week. In total, 10 residential real estate sales were ...

Bank of America offers a great branch and online experience, but like many traditional banks, it pays little interest on its savings products. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page ...