history

On May 3, 1863, Peru and the Kingdom of Italy signed a 10-year consular treaty—establishing a formal relationship between the two nations after centuries of informal, sometimes hostile, connections. The

It’s something entirely trivial, but don’t you think it’s a tad strange that we call the meat from a cow “beef” instead of simply “cow?” Same goes for “pork” versus

Last month, Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” starring Cillian Murphy as the titular character showcased the multifaceted rise and fall of J. Robert Oppenheimer, who is largely credited for the invention of

The historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson began redevelopment over two years ago. At long last, the transformation is complete. The city hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 19 for

If you grew up in North Jersey between the 60s and early 80s, you might remember Brookdale Soda—it may have even been your preferred soft drink. Not Coca-Cola, not Pepsi

Warm weather is creeping up and that can only mean one thing: Spring is upon us. One of Spring’s greatest gifts is a plethora of blooming plant life. There are

The first full dinosaur skeleton to be discovered was found in Haddonfield, New Jersey, in 1858. The discovery of this dinosaur skeleton was a significant event in the history of

Fried chicken and waffles is often wrongly associated with the American South. Others say it is an LA thing. But, what if I told you its origins lie elsewhere? That’s

Though New Jersey is not immediately the first place people think of when it comes to art, it has served as an inspiration and home to many American artists. The

Princeton, New Jersey, the town that is home to the prestigious Princeton University has become a favorite destination for locals and tourists alike. With its rich history and undeniably quaint