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Massachusetts was first settled over 7,000 years ago. It has a long and storied history. From the Salem Witch Trials to the birthplace of Dr. Seuss, from Louisa May Alcott to Edgar Allen Poe, Massachusetts offers a range of fascinating, evocative, and historically important moments to explore and understand.
Enjoy the works of these fifteen local authors as they celebrate the rich history, legacy, and beauty of Massachusetts.
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The wintry month of December has been a time of celebration since the earliest days of caves and campfires. As soon as humans could make sense of the phases of the moon and the wheeling of the stars, we treasured the Winter Solstice - the darkest day of the year. Many counted this period as the turning point for the entire cycle.
Yule sprang from this date, as did the Chinese celebrations. When the Syrians attacked Jerusalem in 167BC, and the locals...
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