The Howards of Clark’s Square

The Howards of Clark’s Square By: Ruaidhrí Crofton ​Editor’s Note: This Express post is excerpted from our most recent Revere Gazette article. The article stands as the first of a two-part issue that takes a fresh look at Robert Howard’s life and his role in early...

That Old Deluder Satan: Puritan Emphasis on Compulsory Education

That Old Deluder Satan: Puritan Emphasis on Compulsory Education By Ruaidhrí Crofton By the mid 18th century, Boston had established itself as a significant port within Britain’s North American colonies. As the town’s population reached nearly 15,000, the community...