History of the Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were a dark time in American history. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft and 20 were killed during the hysteria. Ever… Read more »
History of the Mayflower Ship
The Mayflower is one of the most important ships in American history. This cargo ship brought the pilgrims to Massachusetts during the Great Puritan Migration in the 17th century. These… Read more »
History of the Boston Landfill Project: How Boston Lost Its Hills
Anyone who has visited modern-day Boston, Massachusetts might be a little confused to hear it was once a small hilly peninsula less than 800 acres wide. The city is now… Read more »
History of Boston, Massachusetts
The history of Boston is an important part of the history of the United States. Boston is one of the most historic towns in Massachusetts. Because so many groundbreaking historic… Read more »
History and Career of the USS Constitution
The USS Constitution is one of the oldest warships in the world. A British ship, the HMS Victory, is older, being built in 1778, but has been dry docked in… Read more »