Throughout history, the simple act of putting pen to paper has sparked revolutions, ended wars, and reshaped entire civilizations. While today we fire off emails and text messages without much thought ...

Newark Advocate history columnist Doug Stout shares the details of a hand-drawn map of Newark included in a letter from 1834.

An auction house in Boston sold a two-page letter written from Newark that was dated March 1834 that included a hand-drawn ...

This pivotal moment would not have happened without the courage of trans activists," the lawmakers' open letter reads.

Editor: They say that ignoring the lessons of history is the best way to pretend it does not exist. In our society, unfortunately, not enough emphasis exists in the studying of history and therefore ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Elaine Kahaner’s June 15 letter, “Remember who the real enemy in Gaza is,” ...

I recently visited Millersylvania State Park, near Olympia. Founded in 1923, the park lies within the original territories of the Coast Salish Indigenous people. In 1934, 10 years after the park’s ...

“Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world. Whereas disregard ...