This excerpt from "Biking Uphill in the Rain" explores Seattle's resurgence in bicycle use in the 1970s, and the influences behind it (including an old railroad line).

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Michael Albertus draws upon 15 years of research and fieldwork in his examination of land-holding across the world from the ...

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There can be much debate on whether a site was part of the Underground Railroad. Hudson Valley has its share of sites, ...

Benjamin Quarles, a celebrated historian at Morgan State University, faced an uphill battle to chronicle the Black experience ...

With new high-speed trains complementing old school diesels, Turkey’s once undervalued rail system is enjoying a ...

BRADFORD can pride itself in being famous for many things. Globally, it was a major centre for the textile trade in the 19th Century. It was ...

For almost 20 years, eminent local historian Malcolm Neesam contributed a series of remarkable articles to the Advertiser.

Of the 10 most populous cities in Spain, the one consistently ignored by tourists is Murcia, home to a large university and ...

Whether it’s skiing in winter, beach days in summer or nature and history year-round, Kocaeli offers the perfect getaway for ...

Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 415-351-1400; anthonymeier.com. Through Feb. 14: Solo exhibit by San Francisco artist Dave Muller, known for his music-themed paintings. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays ...