Boston

LIFESTYLE 1 day ago

GI Christmas card to 8-month-old daughter in 1944 captured fear, heartbreak and hope amid WWII holidays

A Christmas card that PFC Vincent Vecchione wrote to his 8-month-old daughter in Dec. 1944 elicited powerful responses on social media and is a treasured family heirloom today.

Boston 3 days ago

Hundreds celebrate 250th anniversary of Boston Tea Party with reenactments of revolutionary protest

Hundreds of people flocked to Boston to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party as reenactments of the revolutionary protest were brought back to life.

VIDEO 3 days ago

Boston Tea Party turns 250 years old with reenactments of the revolutionary protest

Crowds showed up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. (Credit: Boston Tea Party 250th Anniversary)

Media 3 days ago

Harvard College sees drop in early applicants compared to last year: 'Harvard's reputation has been damaged'

Harvard reported its early application total and the results show a significant drop from last year. Its rival Yale University saw an increase in early application submissions.

Media 3 days ago

Boston Globe demands Harvard state clearly if president plagiarized: 'It matters'

The Boston Globe argued Harvard must clearly state whether university president Claudine Gay was guilty of plagiarism, to set a standard for students and faculty.

Dance 3 days ago

A beginner's guide to attending a ballet performance this holiday season

When it comes to the ballet, there are certain etiquette rules to keep in mind during the performance. If you have never been before, this guide will give you an idea of what to expect.

Media 5 days ago

Washington Post column asks whether Boston Tea Party was 'terrorism' committed by ‘Blackfaced’ White Men

A Washington Post columnist published a piece wondering if the Boston Tea Party could actually be interpreted as an "act of terrorism" by "White men" in early forms of Blackface.

Boston 5 days ago

Boston mayor posts photo of controversial 'electeds of color' party despite criticism

The Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu posted a photo of an "electeds of color" holiday party despite the event being blasted for excluding white city council members.

True Crime 6 days ago

Charles Stuart case: Infamous murder in Boston of pregnant wife unraveled by confession

"Murder in Boston: Roots, Rage and Reckoning," HBO's new three-part docuseries, detailed Charles "Chuck" Stuart's murder of his pregnant wife and his attempts to mislead police.

LIFESTYLE 6 days ago

On this day in history, December 16, 1773, brazen Boston Tea Party protest escalates American rebellion

The Boston Tea Party, a protest against punitive British taxes that led directly to open hostilities in the American Revolution 16 months later, unfolded on this day in history, Dec. 16, 1773.