Topic: Paul Revere

How astronomy solved a Civil War mystery

Why did Confederate troops shoot their own general, 'Stonewall' Jackson? The position of the moon played a big role, an astronomer discovers.

Chapter & Verse Caroline Kennedy: ambassador for poetry

Caroline Kennedy discusses her love of poetry and "Poems to Learn by Heart," the collection she has edited. 

Decoder Wire Is Sarah Palin's political career really over?

Lest anyone forget, Sarah Palin has a PAC with almost $1.2 million cash on hand. She may be out at Fox News, but she's got a lot of money to invest in GOP candidates or, if she opts to run for office again, herself.

Why Sam Adams' church is selling a bit of its history to pay for its future

The historic Old South Church in Boston, to which Sam Adams belonged, plans to sell a 1640 hymn book and Colonial Era silver to fund building repairs and expand its ministry.

A literary road trip through New England

Take a trip through historic New England and visit the homesteads of famous literary figures. 

Decoder Wire Should Sarah Palin speak at GOP convention? (+video)

Sarah Palin electrified the 2008 GOP convention, but many gaffes later, even conservative critics are wary of how a Palin speech in Tampa could impact the 2012 race and presumptive GOP standard-bearer, Mitt Romney.

Vox News Sarah Palin co-hosts 'Today.' How'd she handle it? (+video)

Sarah Palin's morning-show faceoff with Katie Couric and the 'lamestream media' produced no high drama, no big gaffes, but plenty of hype, conventional wisdom, and 'organized chaos.'

12 best books for preteens

12 best books for preteens

Green Economics Will global warming wipe out our food supply?

Climate change may have  negative impact on our ability to grow food, but it will more likely encourage new innovations in food production.

The Vote Why did Michele Bachmann's campaign crater?

Michele Bachmann is heading back to Minnesota after a disastrous finish in the Iowa caucuses. Among other reasons for her demise, Ms. Bachmann failed to gain traction with Republican women voters.

Solar storms: Two breakthroughs could lead to better warnings

The solar storms that cause blackouts and damage satelites have always been hard to predict, but two new methods of monitoring them could lead to much more accurate forecasts.
08/19/2011 01:33 pm

The Monitor's View Jobs-focused education leaves history in the dustbin

New test scores on history and civics reveal how little American students know their nation's past. Yet such knowledge is essential for active citizens.
06/14/2011 04:35 pm

The Vote Sarah Palin says she's right about Paul Revere. Is that wrong?

Sarah Palin recently offered a curious account of Paul Revere's midnight ride, but on Sunday she refused to acknowledge any mistake. The real question: What does she gain by all this?
06/06/2011 03:15 pm

Does Sarah Palin's bus tour mean she's serious about running?

The intensity of feeling about Sarah Palin would make her an atypical presidential candidate. That worries some conservatives, and it leaves some Democrats hoping she'll run.
06/05/2011 05:10 pm

The Vote Sarah Palin's bus-ride tale of Paul Revere – with apologies to Longfellow

Sarah Palin's 'One Nation' bus tour of historic sites brought her Thursday to Paul Revere's house in Boston, where she offered her own take on the hows and whys of his Midnight Ride.
06/03/2011 07:30 pm

New Americas wing opens at Boston's MFA

MFA's new Art of the Americas wing boosts the field of American art, which has often been seen as a poor cousin to Europe.
11/12/2010 06:52 pm

In Pictures The Art of the Americas Wing at the MFA

Walter Rodgers The right wing's perversion of patriotism

Today's conservatives often use a jingoistic brand of patriotism to criticize rivals.
07/19/2010 10:50 am

'Coffee party' movement: Not far from the 'tea party' message?

The coffee party movement held its political kickoff Saturday at 370 locations across the US. At one Georgia meeting, the message didn't seem that different from the rival 'tea party' message.
03/13/2010 05:28 pm

The New Economy Job hunting? This week's most intriguing openings.

07/16/2009 01:00 am

Tea Party protests: Could they rally change in government?

Protests against Washington spending took place in more than 700 US cities Wednesday.
04/16/2009 01:00 am

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Download a song, if you promise to vote; 'tweet' the debate as it happens; sing your way through election history; and more.
10/03/2008 01:00 am