Black Americans who were pioneers in the military, journalism and women’s sports called Boston home during the 19th century.

President Trump admires one of his long-forgotten predecessors. He has resurrected the memory of President William McKinley, whose term bridged the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the ...

With his wife, Abigail, the Harvard professor spent much of his career studying social mobility and the American Dream ...

Often called the “American Gentleman” due to their dapper appearance and well-mannered nature, Boston Terriers make excellent ...

In the mid-19th century, naturalist poet Henry David Thoreau thoroughly lamented the expansion of the railroad. Thoreau was ...

Boston City Hall was designated a historical landmark on Jan. 25, to both praise and disapproval from readers.

The beauty of St. Lawrence Martyr Church has struck visitors for generation after generation. Two restoration projects are ...

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s nomination to lead HHS reflects the rising power of an anti-vaccination movement more than 100 years ...

Jamaica Plain, often affectionately called “JP,” is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood in southwest Boston with a rich tapestry of history stretching back to the colonial era. From its roots as a ...

Rarities that deserve their place in opera returned to stages last week: “Die Tote Stadt,” in Boston, and “L’Amant Anonyme,” ...

Trump’s misguided belief that inside of every Canadian there is an American waiting to get out is a misconception that is ...

You can tell what kind of conservative a person is by discovering what year he wants to go back to. For Trump, it seems to be ...