Historicist: The Heavyweight Showdown
George Chuvalo squares off against Muhammad Ali at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1966.
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Almost 200 Years Later, a Look Back at The Battle of York
Introducing the Kensington Market Historical Society
A new organization plans to dedicate itself to telling the landmark neighbourhood's story.
Historicist: Two Days with the Queen
Were Torontonians feeling indifferent toward Queen Elizabeth II during her 1959 royal visit?
Historicist: Attempting to Remember the War of 1812
The failed effort to erect a monument to the War of 1812 in Toronto.
Toronto Invents: Liquefied Helium
How excess gas led to Toronto becoming a world leader in low-temperature physics research.
Across This City With Stompin’ Tom
Forty years ago, Toronto saw a lot of the Canadian musical icon, who passed away yesterday.
Happy 50th Anniversary, University Line!
A look back at a half-century of serving Toronto commuters.
A History of Casino Proposals
The Oldest Known Photos of Toronto
Images of Toronto in its colonial infancy, taken more than 150 years ago.
Historicist: North Aboard the Nascopie
Artists F.H. Varley and T.M. Shortt spend a summer in the Arctic.
Toronto Invents: The Incandescent Light Bulb
A pair of amateur Toronto scientists were among the many people whose work helped light the world.
Historicist: The Trouble With O’Brien
An Irish nationalist's attempt to embarrass the governor general provoked mob scenes in May 1887.
Historicist: A Massey Family Murder
The tale of the Massey's bad seed and the family maid.
Historicist: “The World Will Little Note Nor Long Remember…”
William McDougall, Canadian witness to the Gettysburg Address.
Historicist: Living the Towne & Countrye Square Life
Checking in on the 1966 opening of Centerpoint Mall's predecessor.
Historicist: The King of Deadpan
The inimitable comedian Ned Sparks.
Toronto Invents: The Paint Roller
A cautionary tale about protecting your invention.
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