When people think about the state of Massachusetts, there are several images that are bound to come to mind. Just hearing the name of the state can call up vivid mental pictures of the picturesque landscapes on the shores of … Continue reading Anthropology: The Fishing Industry’s Impact on Culture in Massachusetts
History of Boston The city of Boston is also known as the Hub City. The city is known as the Hub because it is considered to be the hub of the Universe. There Re three major downtown areas of the city, Downtown, the Back Bay, and the Seaport District. Prior to the completion of the Central Artery Project (The Big Dig) the hub was a quaint little college city. The Big Dig began in 1991. However, it was finished in 2006. Newberry Street was aligned with boutiques and Hanover Street was aligned with cozy little Italian restaurants and pizzerias. Moreover, … Continue reading The Past and Future of Boston and the Bay State
I must correct a mistake before I write about the Greater Revere Beach area, I made in an earlier article. The Boston City Council was the Suffolk County Commission. The two entities were the same. There was not a Suffolk … Continue reading Travel Guide: History of Revere Beach, Suffolk Downs, and Wonderland
A deep dive into the life of the life and work of a social entrepreneur, civil rights activist, and the CEO and founder of Rise, Amanda Nguyen. Continue reading The Rise of Amanda N. Nguyen: Civil Rights of Sexual Assault Survivors
Apple picking is one of the most classic and beloved fall traditions, right alongside jumping into piles of leaves and carving pumpkins. Every year, people visit apple orchards in droves, picking bushels of fresh fruit alongside their families. Maybe they … Continue reading Travel Guide: A Nostalgic Trip to Brookfield Orchards
Being from New England, especially being from the Greater Boston area of Massachusetts. However, I tend to forget about the abundance of history in the area. Often, I think of Western Europe as having a monopoly on world history. Due … Continue reading Travel Guide: Massachusetts, Salem Willows, and Historic North Shore Region
The Midnight Ride What comes to your mind when I mention Boston? The Red Sox? Maybe the Boston Marathon? The 1980’s TV Series Cheers? The view I have of Boston is a little different than what the normal person would … Continue reading Boston’s Calling: A Guide to the City That Sparked a Revolution