Yale's Peabody museum is displaying ancient papyrus from Egypt that showcases some of humanity's first forms of writing.

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Once celebrated as a Revolutionary War savior, shad has become a rarity. That doesn’t stop its fans from seeking it out.

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It might seem as if Memorial Day weekend will arrive sooner than normal this year. That’s because May 25 is the earliest ...

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Here is a reading list of books about the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution as both mark 250 years.

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A few words in the Declaration of Independence, describing Indigenous people as "savages," did lasting damage, professor ...

The short documentary has been submitted to more than a dozen film festivals, and locals will soon be able to watch it online ...

Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicks off summer with barbecues, swim club openings and trips to the shore, but don’t ...