From the joints to the fasteners to the finish, every piece of furniture offers clues about its age. Here’s how to read them.

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According to census records, the population of Keene grew from 2,610 in 1840 to 3,400 in 1850. In 1860 the number of ...

For those who’ve purchased homes before retiring, property taxes remain relatively reasonable, especially for long-term California residents protected by Proposition 13. The cost savings extend beyond ...

In fact, it started long before modern vaping devices came onto the scene. One of the earliest examples comes from Sweden, ...

Archaeologists in France have discovered three ancient storage jars brimming with tens of thousands of Roman coins. The ...

In the past, "the pace of progress, once measured in generational arcs, now unfolds in mere years." This meant it could take ...

For Janet Delaney, photography is her life. For others, photography can mean different things.  Delaney, an award-winning ...

History never feels out of reach in the capital of Saxony, lush with avant-garde art, restored Baroque architecture and one ...

Innovations, such as colorful electric lights and mass-produced flocked trees, modernized displays throughout the last ...

Some of these retro kitchen tools and appliances fell out of favor as more efficient options became available, but they would ...

Hardly a modern invention, the electric car has a long history. Interest has boomeranged over the years based on consumer trends and economics.