The USNS Lucy Stone — which bears the name of an influential 18th-century women’s rights advocate — became the latest in a ...

In the late 19th century, battleships featured a mix of large and small guns, reflecting naval tactics that emphasized high rates of fire at short range. However, advancements in optics and gun ...

WHOI and UMass Darmouth researchers are using the region's antique whaling logbooks to gain insights into how climate has ...

For 23 years every September over 10,000 Damariscotta River oysters have been shucked, slurped, and revered for their ...

It says much about the London Metal Exchange that the focal point of its trading liquidity revolves around shipping times set in the late 19th century.

On May 13, 2024, the Ghanaian capital of Accra witnessed an emotional homecoming as Stevie Wonder, an iconic American ...

Mancuso’s act was naturally meant to be funny, but in truth here’s a brief history lesson as to how Oklahoma got the nickname ...

By Annette Hinkle Playwright Martha Pichey has a lot going on these days — not only the Off-Broadway premiere of her play ...

As we sailed along the Pacific coast a pod of more than 300 spinner dolphins broke the sea, like a fusillade of missiles, ...

There’s a dark chapter of history behind two paintings in Sheppard’s Legacy of the Big House auction, which takes place in Durrow, Co Laois from September 24 to 26. Both show 19th-century sailing ...

The Lightning and the Red Jacket were U.S. clipper ships built in 1853 and 1854 that sailed in the Australia trade, and both were known for their impressive size and speed. At the height of the grand ...

When Ashley Showalter became burned out at her job, the Grace Christian graduate escaped to the sea. She spent a year on a ...