Next time you open a can of pop, give a thought to the sprightly Englishman Joseph Priestley, the inventor of soda water — and also a political radical, religious heretic and scientific pioneer.

NORTHUMBERLAND — A quarter millennium later, the legacy of18th century writer and scientist Joseph Priestley lives on in central Pennsylvania, thanks in large part to a group of volunteers who work ...

NORTHUMBERLAND — The Joseph Priestley House may soon join the growing roster of historical and cultural institutions that have closed their operations in the face of a weakening economy. A ...

Although he has titled his absorbing book "The Invention of Air," Steven Johnson might have expropriated John O'Hara's "Sermons and Soda Water" for this fast-moving and concise account of the life of ...

BLOOMSBURG — If you want to learn more about “Gunpowder Joe” — Joseph Priestley, whose historic house still stands along the Susquehanna River — you’ll want to see the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. In the late 1790s at the behest of ...

NORTHUMBERLAND — Throughout the year, the Joseph Priestley House brings history to life with its variety of events open to the public. The house was the residence of the famed 18th century scientist, ...

If You Go What: The Joseph Priestley House ghost tour When: Saturday, Oct. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. Three time slots available. Where: The Joseph Priestley House, 472 Priestley Ave., Northumberland How ...

NORTHUMBERLAND — The Friends of Joseph Priestley House will host the first historic cemetery tour at Riverview Cemetery Saturday night. The cemetery is located along Seventh Street in Northumberland.