In the 19th century, the shoreline from Williamsburg to Red Hook was full of ships and warehouses, and shipping was Brooklyn's biggest industry.

The steel industry has undergone numerous transformations over the centuries, but few innovations have had as profound an impact as the Bessemer Process. Developed in the mid-19th century, this ...

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The sewing machine is one of the most transformative inventions in history. Before its creation, making clothes was a slow, labor-intensive process. Every stitch was done by hand, limiting how quickly ...

In a season of graduations and weddings, it is worth noting Cambridge’s history of building the instrument that provides the ...

The Trump administration's plans to slash science funding could end up liberating researchers from the corrupting influence ...

The entrepreneur George Iacobescu, who had a major role in building London’s financial district, was decorated by interim ...

The nation's aviation infrastructure is again under scrutiny, following a series of paralyzing communications and radar ...

The traditional and incredibly versatile Shaker kitchen is looked up to the world over, but where did it actually come from?

We've asked writers and experts who live and work all over the UK for their pick of the most beautiful villages the country ...

Recent estimates suggest that Cuba's annual sugar production will fall below 200,000 metric tons for the first time since the 19th century. This unprecedented decline, reported by Reuters through ...

Whether you’re a serious collector or just someone who appreciates the charm of small-town America, Midway offers a perfect ...