The International-Great Northern Railroad, which arrived in Austin on Dec. 28, 1876, was formed in 1873 by merging previously ...

It would become his calling card, not backing down. Once Grant was brought East, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee faced the military equivalent of a $36 trillion national debt. Grant had more men, ...

One of Florida's many ghost towns was founded by its twelfth governor, who was also a magnate in the lumber business. The ...

Shildon Engine House is a hidden gem in Blanchland that few people know about. Most people wander around the beautiful village of Blanchland or the surrounding moors, but this ama ...

When English leaders began fretting about coal, the late-20-something Jevons decided he wanted to address their concerns. And so, in 1865, he published a book named The Coal Question: An Inquiry ...

In the early 1860s, a route was suggested but the Earl of Glasgow protested and used his influence to make sure that the railway link to Largs did not happen. However, the arrival of the station at ...

"This is the latest in a series of scams we have learned about in the last couple of weeks. We urge you to remain vigilant," ...

Venerable retailer WH Smith, which has its headquarters in Swindon, has confirmed that it is exploring a potential sale for its traditional high street business. Over the past ...

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While Tucson doesn’t have the Chinese population of many west coast cities, the Chinese population here has a lengthy history spanning back to the 1860s. The University of Arizona has also contributed ...