The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host an event exploring the history and culture of Pico Island, the second largest island in the Azores archipelago. The event will feature a book release, film ...

The Claverack Library announces that it will present an exhibition, “Hudson: A History of Whaling and Maritime Commerce,” ...

"Since our founding over 100 years ago, our passion has always been documenting and sharing the diverse stories of this vibrant maritime region." "Since our founding over 100 years ago, our passion ...

“Whale Song,” a new public art installation created by French artist Jean-Marie Appriou to demonstrate the historical and mythological significance of whales, premiered at Boston’s Central Wharf Park ...

Given our local history, it's not hard to imagine one of the old whaling ships driving hard through the South Pacific. Since we tend to think of sailing as a summertime thing, maybe it would be a good ...

The Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor will be unveiling a new exhibit in October that will be featuring ocean-inspired mythology and artwork. The Whaling Museum & Education Center announced last ...

HUDSON — In conjunction with the library’s current exhibit, “Hudson: A History of Whaling & Maritime Commerce,” the Hudson Area Library History Room staff are offering a teacher workshop on Wednesday, ...

Though difficult today to envision seas teeming with whalers and whaling ships on the prowl, Long Island whaling history is on display Thursday through Sunday at The Whaling Museum & Education Center ...

Cultural or controversial? There are a lot of opinions swirling around the history of whaling and that it's still legal in certain countries like Norway, Japan, and Iceland. Although there are ...

Japan argues that whaling is part of its history and culture. A rigid insistence on maritime sovereignty offers a more convincing explanation for Tokyo’s stance. In this image provided by the ...