The first-ever Sherlock Holmes film was believed to be lost for many years until a paper print was discovered in 1968.

November of 1877, the publication Scientific American enthuses about Thomas Edison's new invention: the phonograph, a way to record and play back sound. Calling it a "wonderful invention," the article ...

Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and Nikola Tesla often dominate the conversation about history's most important ...

In 1877, inventor Thomas Edison introduced the phonograph. An amazing contraption, it had the ability to record sound and ...

It's a tradition to drive around and check out holiday light displays. Tell us about yours so we can add it to our RI map.

When John Keegan says he’s a “Jersey guy,” he’s not exaggerating. The Rumson resident has made his home, work and pastimes in ...

Michigan Football will check off a new stadium on Saturday, playing Northwestern at the historic Wrigley Field in Chicago. Is ...

Early automobiles didn’t use light bulbs, instead, they relied on acetylene gas lamps and oil-fueled lanterns before electric headlights became the norm.

From Fort Bowie to Dry Tortugas and Ice Age trail, these are the least-visited national parks in the U.S., including one in ...

Thomas Ray Light, age 82, of Blacksburg, died Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his home. He was born in Montgomery County, Va., on January 21, 1943, to the late Roy and Norma Vaught Light. He was also ...