On the afternoon of August 27, 1776, along the east bank of Gowanus Creek in Brooklyn, approximately 400 American colonial soldiers stood witnessing their country being overrun by 20,000 soldiers of the British Empire. These men were part of the First Maryland Regiment, which had been raised by that colony…

Who of you is still doing the New York Times crossword puzzle on Sundays? Good on ya, and good luck with that.  But have you ever thought about creating one? Herewith an insider’s guide to getting one published: To increase your chances of getting accepted by puzzle master Will Shortz, include…