Much like Boston’s famed Back Bay, the South End was mainly a product of the Victorian era when acres of new land were created through ambitious landfill projects. In fact, many of the b

  One of the biggest events of the spring, Boston Pride Week, officially kicks off its 40th year on June 5 at noon with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall Plaza. From there, the LGBT and a

  One of the best ways to explore U.S. history in Boston is to walk the Freedom Trail. For those who want to take a few steps off that iconic path and still get a glimpse of the formative ye

  When Beverly Morgan-Welch left her corporate job to be the Executive Director at the Museum of African American History, the organization didn’t even have computers. “It was like being

  Now is your last chance to see the work of one of the great Renaissance masters right here in Boston. Through June 14, the Museum of Fine Arts (refer to listing, page 19) hosts the exhibit

With a 385-year history, Boston has produced its share of memorable landmarks and institutions. Here are some of its most famous. Faneuil Hall MarketplaceConsisting of Quincy Market (pictured), t

 Faneuil Hall Marketplace-- The historic Hub destination consisting of Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market and the North and South Markets—has long been known as a place brimming with activity. Between

Hokusai, Under the Wave off Kanagawa, about 1830–31 You may not know the name of the artist behind it, but chances are you’ve seen the image above—or at least a parody of it. One of the mos