Once the capital of Scotland, Dunfermline in county Fife may not currently be up to the standards of its past glory, suffering the nickname the “Dormitory of Edinburgh” due to the many people who live there and commute into the larger city for work, but with a rich history that extends back nearly 2,000 years, it is a worthy ... Read More »
There are few locations in Manhattan, outside of Central Park of course, to escape the noise and congestion that accompanies city life. Most small parks are framed by busy traffic and the green spaces along the shores are surrounded by highways. But nestled on 9th avenue in Chelsea is a campus that will bring peace to any soul looking ... Read More »
Celebrations: Biennial of the Americas – “An international event celebrating the culture, ideas and people of the Western Hemisphere, a cross-cultural experience bridging and unifying the artistic, intellectual and political progress of the hemisphere’s 35 nations.” Sounds like a party. The event is taking place all over Denver this month with special roundtables happening at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House ... Read More »
In 1991, work began on new federal offices in downtown New York City but excavators soon turned-up something they weren’t bargaining for, skeletal remains. Building halted while archaeologists moved in to excavate what would end up to be the largest bioarchaeological site of its kind, which uncovered 419 men, women and children. The bodies were that of free and enslaved ... Read More »
Saturday, Chronicles of Old New York author James Roman braved the 96 degree heat to lead a group of intrepid history fans through Greenwich Village, SoHo and NoLita; beginning at Washington Square Park’s Hangman’s Elm and ending at independent bookstore McNally Jackson on Prince Street. The turnout was tremendous and a big thanks to all who came! Check ... Read More »
Please join us tomorrow at the Mid-Manhattan public library for a talk with Chronicles of Old New York author James Roman! It is sure to be a packed crowd so make sure you get there by 6:15 to grab a seat. Check out more details on our Facebook event page and if you haven’t already, become a fan of Chronicles ... Read More »
In case you missed it on the Gothamist newsletter, The Skint, or NYC Daily Deals, we are hosting a Chronicles of Old New York walking tour tomorrow of Washington Square Park and parts of Greenwich Village and Nolita with author James Roman ending at the superb indie travel bookstore McNally-Jackson. Not only that, we’ll be asking trivia questions along ... Read More »
At one time, the group of 13 buildings at 463 West Street in New York City was the largest industrial research center in the United States. Built in 1898 by Bell Laboratories, many pinnacle inventions were first tested here including talking movies in 1923, TV, the phonograph record and the first commercial broadcasts. The complex was also the home of ... Read More »
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