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from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

From 0.70-Caliber Saddle Pistols to 9mm Semi-Automatics: The Evolution of Pistol Calibers in the U.S. Army

U.S. Army sidearms evolved from single-shot flintlock saddle pistols to modern semi-automatic service pistols with high-capacity magazines.
History
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Humble Yet Crucial Cooking Tool Revolutionary War Soldiers Relied On - Tasting Table

Lightweight tin cook kettles, issued to both British and Continental soldiers and often sized for six men, were essential portable cookware sustaining Revolutionary War armies.
fromUntapped New York
2 weeks ago

10 Locations to Mark the Battle of Brooklyn's Anniversary - Untapped New York

The Battle of Brooklyn began just before midnight on August 26th, 1776. With a total of 50,000 soldiers, the Battle of Brooklyn (also known as the Battle of Long Island) was the first major battle during the Revolutionary War, and the largest until Yorktown in 1781, when the British surrendered. During this first battle of the war, the Americans, underprepared and outnumbered, suffered significant casualties, losing around 1,000 out of a total force of 18,000.
New York City
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Founding Father John Hancock's Boston Home Is on the Market for First Time in Half a Century-More Than 250 Years After It Was Built

The iconic dwelling, known as the Ebenezer Hancock House, is available for purchase for the first time in more than 50 years and was meticulously maintained for decades.
Boston real estate
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

17 everyday people share what freedom means to them in today's America

The Declaration of Independence declared the 13 colonies independent from Great Britain and marks the birth of the United States.
fromNBC News
2 months ago

A Revolutionary War-era boat is being painstakingly rebuilt after centuries buried beneath Manhattan

The public can come and contemplate the mysteries around this ship, because like anything from the past, we have pieces of information. We don't have the whole story.
Boston food
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NYC food
fromThe Takeout
3 months ago

The New York Restaurant Where George Washington Celebrated His Revolutionary Victory - The Takeout

Fraunces Tavern, established in 1762, is New York's oldest restaurant and played a significant role in American Revolutionary history.
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Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Photos: 250th American Revolution celebration kicks off Marathon Monday

Colonial reenactors commemorated the Revolutionary War during the 2025 Boston Marathon.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Lexington unveiled a 250th commemorative arch. It did not go according to plan.

The unveiling of a commemorative arch in Lexington humorously malfunctioned during its reveal, sparking laughter and social media commentary.
OMG science
fromSlashGear
4 months ago

What Was The First Military Submarine Ever And How Did It Work? - SlashGear

The Turtle was the first military submarine, demonstrating the potential of undersea warfare despite its operational failures.
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