Even though 250 years have elapsed since the fateful first shots of the American Revolution—fired on April 19, 1775—there are still pieces of evidence remaining from the day’s fighting.

Richard Higgins, a former Globe reporter, is author of “Thoreau’s God” and “Thoreau and the Language of Trees.” On April 19, Concord and the nation will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Fight at ...

Once upon a time, computer scientists broke the Enigma code and helped win World War II. Now, they are building photo-sharing ...

If world politics today is changing worlds, it was no less so in late 18th century Britain; there was the American War of ...

This Saturday, April 19, marks 250 years since the start of the Revolutionary War in Massachusetts. Here's how it started.

The colonial victory against the British in the American Revolutionary War was far from a predetermined outcome. In addition ...

Pitting the Brown Bess against the long rifle, testing the first military submarine, and more. Pitting the Brown Bess against the long rifle, testing the first military submarine, and more. Pitting ...

The American Philosophical Society's new exhibit for the 250th birthday of America documents daily life in Philadelphia ...

"I'm a gauge technician and I wanted to create a better way to detect high or low pressure events in a timely manner to help prevent accidents and the unnecessary release of toxic liquids or gases," ...

Reviving the Star Wars legacy requires integrating the Expanded Universe's rich lore into new narratives, enriching the saga ...

The birthplace of the bicycle, steam engine and jet engine, the UK has a long history of innovation. Here’s how key ...

April 10 is a day that has witnessed a remarkable array of events throughout history, marking significant advancements, ...