An excerpt from David B. Williams and Jennifer Ott’s new book, “Seattle’s Locks and Ship Canal: A History and Guide,” explores the waterways and how they changed the city.

Nestled along Massachusetts’ North Shore, Essex isn’t just another quaint New England town—it’s a treasure hunter’s paradise ...

The Testament of Ann Lee,” a sometimes punishing look at the turbulent life of 18th-century Shaker leader Ann Lee, is ...

A pirate shipwreck from the 18th century is discovered off the coast of Madagascar with cargo worth $138 million.

Filmmakers Mona Fastvold and Brady Corbet are clearly fascinated by ambition. They're fascinated, too, by dreamers — ...

Long-overlooked documents housed at London's Natural History Museum testify to the exchange of information between ...

Archaeologists excavated the remains of a ship hull 10 years ago this week at the site of what is today the Hotel Indigo. This was no ordinary wrecked ship.

From April 17 to July 26, 2026, the Mobilier National invites visitors to experience an immersive exhibition showcasing the Rothschild family’s passion for 18th-century porcelain. This event brings ...

LONDONDERRY — Living historian Jennifer Roy will dress, and undress herself, in reproduction 18th century garments during a presentation on the 18th century woman from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 3 at ...

Filmmakers Mona Fastvold and Brady Corbet are clearly fascinated by ambition. They’re fascinated, too, by dreamers — difficult dreamers, brilliant but demanding people who have plans they must fulfill ...

This image released by Searchlight Pictures shows Amanda Seyfried, center, in a scene from "The Testament of Ann Lee." (Searchlight Pictures via AP) Filmmakers Mona Fastvold and Brady Corbet are ...