March 14, 2024
On March 15, 1820, what New England area became a state under the Missouri Compromise? The first American cotton prints were calicoes, which were
March 7, 2024
On March 8, 1971, what two boxers fought for the world heavyweight boxing championship? What does the political designation party “whip” come from? Where
February 29, 2024
The name of the 1969 Woody Allen film “Play It Again, Sam” was inspired by a line in what movie? On March 1, 2007,
February 23, 2024
On Feb. 23, 1903, what museum named after a female who traveled the world opened in Boston? How are Leavenworth, Kans., Terre Haute, Ind.,
February 15, 2024
On Feb. 16, 1905, in Boston, the first U.S. Esperanto club was organized; what is Esperanto? What is a croque monsieur (literally “crunch sir”)?
February 8, 2024
What city in the early 1900’s had a “Black Wall Street”? How many NFL stadiums have artificial grass: 10, 15 or 30? On Feb.
February 5, 2024
On Feb. 9, 1895, what sport – originally called mintonette – was invented in Holyoke, Mass.? Charles Ponzi, the source of “Ponzi scheme,” emigrated
January 25, 2024
On Jan. 26, 1785, what Boston native wrote a letter decrying the bald eagle being named a symbol of America instead of the American
January 18, 2024
On Jan. 19, 1809, what author of the poem “The Raven” was born in Boston? What 1912 presidential candidate had the slogan “A Square
January 11, 2024
With today’s edition, we begin coverage of the 2024 Massachusetts legislative session with our weekly Beacon Hill Roll Call report. This feature is a