Pearl Street, Niagara Falls and the war of the currents: The eccentric beginnings of New York's bright lights
When electricity was first rolled out in New York in the late 19th Century, sparks flew between competitors. Today, the city ...
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Western feminism is isolating
Despite significant progress, modern Western feminism faces challenges that have often been overlooked. In the late 19th ...
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Mapping the Commonwealth, 1816–1826, Tells the Story of Virginia’s First Map
A new, free exhibition at the Library of Virginia will tell the story of 10 years, five governors, two principal surveyors ...
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This 19th-Century Castle In Vermont Is So Mysterious, You’ll Feel Like You’re In The Twilight Zone
Wilson Castle, a grand 19th-century estate, is not only a stunning example of Victorian architecture but also a place steeped ...
Everyone thinks Boston's famed skinny house, sold for $1.25 million, was built out of spite — but that might be a century-old myth.
The 10-foot-wide house, which last sold for $1.25 million, is believed to have been built due to a dispute between brothers.
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An Archaeologist’s 200-Year-Old Message in a Bottle Resurfaces on French Coast
A team of volunteers were excavating a 2,000-year-old Gallic settlement when they uncovered a note from a 19th-century ...
DAG exhibition maps the advent and impact of photography in colonial India
An exhibition of photos taken during the 1850s and 1860s explores an era when new technology was deployed in a terrain being ...
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Campaign Finance in the 19th Century
User-Created Clip by mcgorry September 16, 2024 2024-09-14T19:40:01-04:00 https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org ...
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WATCH: Road Trippin' exploring Montana's smallest state park, Elkhorn
It's a 19th century mining town tucked away in a remote area of Jefferson County, Montana.NBC Montana’s Laurel Staples visits ...
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An evening with Kate Mosse, CBE at Goodwood House - a journey through history with The Map of Bones
Goodwood House is delighted to welcome internationally bestselling author Kate Mosse CBE for an exclusive evening event on ...
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The Best Dark Chocolates In New England Are Hiding At This 19th-Century Barn In Vermont
The Chocolate Barn, nestled in the charming town of Shaftsbury, is more than just your average candy shop. It’s a place where ...
Indigenous outback rangers in WA find up to 50 night parrots, among Australia's most elusive birds
In arid inland Australia lives one of Australia's rarest birds: the night parrot. Missing for more than a century, a live ...