Probably the most famous mechanical chess player is the chess playing Turk by Wolfgang von Kempelen, unveiled in 1769 (see ...

Missouri's furniture history runs deep, woven through generations of craftsmanship, family heirlooms, and regional design ...

A federal judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration must give legal due process to Venezuelan migrants flown to a notorious prison in El Salvador, either by providing court hearings ...

In 2025, the industry lost many well-known and long-respected leaders. Also lost were those not so well known, but who should ...

Many tools, from ones for carpentry to household chores, have fallen out of favor to more modern alternatives. Or, they're ...

An 18th-century mechanical artwork depicting Mount Vesuvius’ eruption has finally erupted — 250 years later. University of Melbourne students reconstructed Sir William Hamilton’s imaginative fusion of ...

We’ve known for a long time that the planets travel around the sun, but there was a period where this was still new, exciting, and worthy of public demonstrations. Eighteenth century artist Joseph ...

Fun-filled family crafts at Luckenbach Mill, open houses at the Grist Miller’s House, 1762 Waterworks and 1750 Smithy; and demonstrating artisans highlighting 18th- and 19th-century trades and crafts ...

CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — At the Horry County Historical Society in downtown Conway, the Kingston Joinery showcased its replica Lincoln chair to the public this past weekend. Joinery is a woodworking ...

Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Taunton area, it can be difficult to choose. If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down. We've compiled a ...

David Bowie secretly began working on a musical set in 18th-century London in the months leading up to his death in 2016, according to new notes discovered locked in his New York City office. Bowie ...

An award-winning library, top-notch trout fishing and landscaped formal gardens are just some of the standout amenities at Stanbridge Mill, a U.K. property asking for £5.95 million (US$8.02 million).