In 1921, coroners had Edward Searles body exhumed months after his death. Their conclusion, after examination, was that he had not been...
R. H. Macy took a long and winding path to becoming the merchant prince of New York City. Early in his journey,...
You’ve heard James Lord Pierpont. Everyone has. And in three weeks’ time, you’ll hope you never have to hear his music again....
To his admirers, Gen. James Wilson of Keene, N.H., commanded respect and admiration. He acquired wealth and renown in the decades before...
The art of making clipper ships like the Blue Jacket came down to one thing: Speed. Clipper ships were mid-19th century merchant...
Clipper ships, the ‘greyhounds of the sea,’ are considered the most magnificent sailing ships ever built. They were designed to sail to...