Book review: ‘A Perfect Frenzy’: Who torched Norfolk in 1776?
Blame the Patriots more than the cunning Dunmore. Norfolk native Andrew Lawler’s latest book is a lively gathering of ...
March of history: Bengaluru’s fateful vernal equinox
The anniversary of what can be called the “fall of Bangalore,” passed us by on March 21. The last stand by Tipu Sultan’s ...
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14 June 1775 — 250th Anniversary of the Infantry and the U.S. Army
This year, the U.S. Army Infantry Branch celebrates 250 years since its creation by the 2nd Continental Congress. Several ...
The story of a Black Revolutionary War hero who took on an entire British platoon lives on
The role of Billy Flora, a free Black man, in this pivotal victory — and the erosion later of rights — show a paradox of the ...
Opinion
Letters to the Editor: Recalling WWII and George Washington alongside modern-day concerns
The Missouri legislature is overstepping their mandate as elected officials by disregarding the constitution of the state in attempts to override the vote expressing the will and intent of the ...
'Give me liberty or give me death' turns 250. Here's what it meant in 1775
Patrick Henry reportedly lifted a dagger-like letter opener and plunged it under his arm as if into his chest before uttering ...
The British are coming! To Paramus! In 1780! What happened in a Bergen battle of old
As America get ready to mark its 250th birthday, we take a look at the time the British troops raided Bergen County towns.
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Max George reflects on 'rough' few months after terrifying health battle as he prepares to take to the stage with girlfriend Maisie Smith for The War Of The Worlds
Max George has admitted it has been a 'rough' few months as he reflected on his terrifying health battle. The Wanted singer, 36, had a pacemaker fitted after being admitted to the hospital in ...