Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, before the arrival of the British. It is the best example of a fortified city built by ...

An Oregon service station owner loved old maps and Northwest history so much, he launched a family business that’s still going strong more than 50 years later. Ralph Preston passed away in 2019 at age ...

(CNN) — Declassified photos captured by United States spy satellites launched during the Cold War have revealed an archaeological treasure trove: hundreds of previously unknown Roman-era forts, in ...

Visiting these seacoast fortifications is getting easier as towns in Rhode Island and Massachusetts market old forts as day-trip attractions, offer tours and better mark some sites for tourists. The ...