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Those accused lacked basic legal protections, including the premise that one was innocent until proven guilty.

Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.

Pastors and church leaders can lead their congregations through vaccine hesitancy by helping people get the facts.

My Turn: Being a revisionist isn’t a bad thing SINGLETON Published: 1/16/2018 9:00:10 AM As a U.S. historian who has participated in the public discussion of the current research project on the battle/massacre at the Great Falls in 1676, and as someone who briefly taught Native American history at the college level, l am certainly interested in any new perspectives on King Philips War. Thus, I read with interest Gary Sanderson’s discussion of two new books on the war, one by Amherst Colleg...

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance. Each week brings anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births, notable deaths and everything in between. Some of the events drawn from over 2,000 years of history might be familiar, while other happenings might be previously unknown by most people. The following pages highlight events that happened this week — April 18 through April...

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance. Each week brings anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births, notable deaths and everything in between. Some of the events drawn from over 2,000 years of history might be familiar, while other happenings might be previously unknown by most people. The following pages highlight events that happened this week — April 18 through April...

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Local folks are staying warm thanks to the work of dedicated advocates in the city. The Christian Center on Saturday held a "Coat O Rama" where they distributed necessary winter items to those in need. Available items included coats, hats, scarves, boots, and even pet items.   Food Director Karen Ryan said the center has given out around 500 coats, including a well-attended coat distribution in late October. At Saturdays event, which ran from 10 to noon, people were ...

Merseysides oldest buildings which are still standing We are lucky to have so much history right here on our doorstep Bluecoat Chambers in School Lane Look back at great photos and memories from years ago with our Days Gone By newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe Now When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our...

400 year old Toxteth chapel with surprising link to the Salem witch trials Described as an oasis of calm the ancient chapel has a controversial history of Puritanism and dissent The Ancient Chapel of Toxteth, on the corner of Park Road (Pic Andrew Teebay) A tumultuous time for our city - sign up for the Liverpool Echo newsletter so you dont miss the big storiesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send ...

By Patricia Shillingburg Christmas is the time most in tune with our memories of the holidays that have gone before. It’s why we cherish our individual traditions, why we pass them carefully down the generations, to remember special times during the season of light and celebration. Looking into the history of Shelter Island, today’s residents might wonder about the details of Mary and Thomas Dering’s first Christmas at Sylvester Manor in 1762. What would the enslaved people at the Manor h...