by Massachusetts History Alliance | Feb 16, 2026 | History News
Bennett PartenFrom the publisher In the fall of 1864, General William Tecumseh Sherman led his army through Atlanta, Georgia, burning buildings of military significance—and ultimately most of the city—along the way. From Atlanta, they marched across the state to the...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Feb 12, 2026 | History News
Donna Seger and Brad AustinFrom the publisher Salem, MA is best known today for its infamous witch trials in 1692, yet there is much more to this small city. An important trading center since its founding in 1626, Salem was also the scene of dynamic social and...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Jan 9, 2026 | History News
Mark LenderFrom the publisher Drawing on vivid contemporary accounts, this is a fascinating exploration of how and why the Revolutionary War descended into a brutal existential struggle. This engrossing history of the Revolutionary War conclusively shows that those...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Dec 22, 2025 | History News
Todd James PierceFrom the publisher The untold story behind a beloved classic. Making Mary Poppins reveals the extraordinary true story behind the creation of one of the most beloved films of all time—and the two little-known songwriters who helped make it possible....
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Nov 29, 2025 | History News
Doug MostFrom the publisher Out of nothing but the government’s behest, a few bold men conjured a giant ship-building industry in 1940 and launched the ships that took America to war and to victory. In 1940, the shadow of war loomed large over American life. President...
