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Banned From Boston
During King Philip’s War (1675-1676) the city of Boston passed a law forbidding Native Americans to enter the city. Although it had not been enforced for centuries, the law remained on the books until it was repealed in 2005.
This war was really the last serious threat to the survival of the English colonies in North [...]
Belt Up?
Perhaps not for the average Joe, at this price…
Cost of the new Kale Miles leather belt $18,000. The item high price tag is due mainly to it’s nearly 8 ounce platinum buckle. It takes 3 weeks to make each buckle in a Boston workshop. The cutting and assembly are done by hand in Maine over [...]
