Enormous Navy fuel ship launched in San Diego at time of growing global tensions
The USNS Lucy Stone — which bears the name of an influential 18th-century women’s rights advocate — became the latest in a ...
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15-year-old Patrick O’Brien drew the short straw. He was killed and eaten by the rest of the crew – Irish cannibals on the high seas
There’s a dark chapter of history behind two paintings in Sheppard’s Legacy of the Big House auction, which takes place in ...
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'Absolutely priceless.' New England whaling logs give researchers insights into climate
WHOI and UMass Darmouth researchers are using the region's antique whaling logbooks to gain insights into how climate has ...
Midcoast festivals embrace the fall spirit
For 23 years every September over 10,000 Damariscotta River oysters have been shucked, slurped, and revered for their ...
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Pura vida on the Star Clipper in Costa Rica
The ship was the first cruise ship to achieve an International Air Pollution Certificate, and its eco-credentials have been ...
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Company's 'scruffy' sailors keeping naval history afloat in Penetang
The area has a naval history and we are keeping it going,' says Ships Company of Penetanguishene crew member Wendy 'Birdie' ...
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Comedian hilariously details Oklahoma's mascot selection process
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 ...
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Ahoy matey! 'Scruffy' local sailors keeping naval history afloat
The area has a naval history and we are keeping it going,' says Ships Company crew member Wendy 'Birdie' Roper who revels in ...
The Shipyard That Built the ‘Titanic’ Has Filed for Bankruptcy
Just like the Titanic more than a century ago, the shipyard that built the iconic vessel is sinking.
Evolution of timekeeping before the advent of clock towers in Vizag
Visakhapatnam: Timekeeping has played a crucial role in shaping civilisations throughout history. Visakhapatnam has had ...
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Feature: A four-century long journey home across the Atlantic
The transatlantic slave trade, spanning four centuries, generated immense wealth for Western nations and played a critical role in the accumulation of capital, reflecting the brutal reality of a ...