The late 19th century saw the phenomenal growth of the railroads and their rapid expansion across the United States.

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The National has been a staple of the British sporting calendar for decades, but pressure from animal rights activists ...

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The live action remake of Snow White is now in cinemas, and by all accounts it’s a bit of a disaster. The popular knee-jerk ...

Hartford Stage has announced the other four shows on its 2025-26 season, including “The Cottage” and “Death of a Salesman.” ...

Thompson’s Store stands as the oldest grocery store in North Carolina, a distinction that becomes apparent the moment you ...

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Cambridge University researchers found a manuscript with rare Arthurian tales bound into a ledger more than 400 years old and ...

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The 21st century pharmaceutical and biotech sector has come a long way from its roots in 19th century pharmacy ... being one of the first to focus on R&D as well as manufacturing.