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Throughout the 19th century, as the Industrial Revolution brought advancements in manufacturing across Europe, coal-burning ...

NEW YORK — Each word in the title of “The New Art: American Photography, 1839-1910” matters. So do the dates, especially that ...

There weren't any laws against abortion in the U.S. until the 19th century—and as those laws grew more restrictive, many women sought abortions in secret. Surgeon George T. Strother, shown at ...

The Rare Air exhibit is showing at the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art. The exhibit will be on display until Sept. 14, 2025. Jace Tunnell will speak about plastics impacting birds on June 6. ST ...

Denmark's parliament approves raising the retirement age to 70. This decision sparks discussions in Germany about its pension system. Prime Minister Friedrich Merz acknowledges challenges in ...

There’s been a break in 30-year-old cold case mystery at the Jersey Shore after experts confirmed skeletal remains found on three beaches belonged to a 19th-century boat captain. The bones from ...

A 19th Century heritage padlock, discovered by friend of Squire Locks Nick Fothergill To do this, it’s believed that Lord Braye combined the padlock with a chain to prevent the vehicle from ...

"Using modern genealogy testing to identify bone fragments from the 19th century is a powerful reminder of our unwavering commitment to resolving cases no matter how old," Patrick Callahan ...

The 19th century got off to a fairly good start for Napoleon Bonaparte. Victory over the Austrians at the Battle of Marengo led to a peace deal with Emperor Francis II, and by 1802 France had ...

Between the 17th and 19th centuries, enslaved Africans and African Americans in British North America and the United States staged hundreds of revolts. Fed by a longing for freedom and ...