Uncover the fascinating story behind the founding of America's oldest and most prestigious university. Was it a single person, a religious group, or colonial legislators?

The federal cap that Trump has proposed would, in theory, prevent issuers from gouging customers. But not everyone agrees it ...

His call for a one-year, 10% cap on credit-card interest rates echoes those made by many Democrats, including progressives like Senator Bernie Sanders. But given how little Trump has so far done ...

On Feb. 8, 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded, charged with conspiring to kill England's Queen Elizabeth I.

Massachusetts gets much of the historical glory. But Rhode Island became a center of resistance, providing brave soldiers, and offering a safe harbor.

Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” may have persuaded the American colonists of the need for independence, but it is one thing to ...

The Royall House & Slave Quarters explores the history of slavery in Massachusetts, while The Boston Public Art Triennial explores the tragic story of Mark, Phillis, and Phebe through art.

The Old Colony History Museum in Taunton has opened an exhibit exploring the legacy of Reed & Barton, the storied silver company that was the largest in Taunton. The exhibit, “Reed & Barton: Building ...

The Tampa Bay History Center has opened a new exhibit called "Tampa Bay Timeline" that explores more than 14,000 years of regional history. The timeline walks visitors through Indigenous settlements, ...

(NEXSTAR) – A Massachusetts man in town to root for his Patriots in the Super Bowl fell in love with San Jose. Then he had two major disappointments: a Pats loss and a stolen rental car. Marc Lewis ...