Histories or Stories? The Power of Historical Narratives
A project by Shannon WebberWelcome! Histories or Stories? is a project centered around stories included in the works of the famous New England storyteller Edward Rowe Snow. The stories are a mix of both historically verifiable and non-verifiable accounts. Each possesses extreme historical value and are worthwhile tools for the teaching of history. Take a look at the Project Purpose page for a deeper background on the project or just go straight to one of the stories by clicking on the stories tab at the top of the page and see how it can be used to open your eyes to all of the fun and exciting truths that the field of history has to offer! Read more About Us
Featured Stories
The Nantucket Heart
This is the story of Dr. Charles F. Winslow, more specifically of his death. Dr. Winslow was a doctor, lawyer, author, and avid traveler. He grew up in Nantucket, Massachusetts and spent a great deal of his life in Cambridge, Mass with his…
A Successful Cape Cod Pirate Treasure Hunt
We’ve all heard stories of pirates and buried treasure, but often they’re the direct result of a dramatic heist on the waves of the seven seas including all the necessary bloodshed, gallantry and trickery. This story, while not nearly as…
The Man Who Rivaled Jonah
Off the coast of England on August 25th, 1891 something extraordinary happened…supposedly. A crew of a whaling ship known as the Star of the East was trying to capture a school of sperm whales when one of the whales became very angry and…