As related by Hattie Chittick in her history of Hantsport, one Harry Rolph, a ship’s carpenter, was killed instantly when ...

The need for construction of specialized ships to clear the path in the ice appeared in the mid-18th century. The first icebreaker was a wheeled steamer that cleared ice in the harbor of Philadelphia.

The wreck of a German steamship sunk at the end of World War II found by divers, with the crates on board the submerged vessel holding the precious furnishings of the lost 18th century Amber Room, ...

Military reserve forces in the Middle East make up an important component of any army within the region. These units provide additional manpower and capabilities to regular military forces, should the ...

Some of the continent's most popular cities can sometimes feel packed with disembarking cruise passengers - here's when to ...

Rome is easily the closest thing you'll ever find to a time machine. Photo / I arrived by sea, pulling in at Civitavecchia ...

Amid the crackdown on overtourism, consider these six destinations that are still very much welcoming visitors ...

Lord Sewell, the former chairman of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, states in the report’s foreword that he ...

Hand fans have evolved from practical tools to symbols of power and artistry. Initially used to stoke fires or repel insects, ...

Marcus Garvey ignited one of the most phenomenal social movements in modern history and was admired around the world. Yet few today understand his quest to promote the economic and cultural ...

With their pristine fur and dark almond eyes, arctic foxes are possibly one of the most beautiful mammals to have lived in ...