Battle of the ironclads tested their metal

A century and a half ago, a historic battle took place that changed the course of naval warfare. And Boston played a role.

Education-tech ecosystem grows in Boston

A growing cluster of technology companies focused on education innovation are taking root among the region’s universities, education researchers, and textbook publishers.

Putin protest movement loses steam, lacks agenda

Thousands gathered in Moscow on Saturday to denounce President Vladimir V. Putin, but protest organizers admitted they had yet to settle on a path forward.

Obama’s reelection campaign ramps up pitch to women

The president’s campaign is using the debate over the new health care law to amplify an appeal that appears to be benefiting from clashes over birth control and abortion.

Capitals 4, Bruins 3

Bruins are caught flat-footed

The Bruins wiped out one two-goal deficit, but they couldn’t negate a second one in a 4-3 loss to the Capitals on Saturday.

music preview

Jazz vocalist Gregory Porter sings from the soul

As a boy in a big family with no father in sight, Gregory Porter found succor in the warm, embracing balladry of Nat “King’’ Cole.

Ireland

Ireland’s Aran Islands are a bastion of native culture

The country’s roughest seas and 1,000 miles of ancient stone walls have successfully preserved Celtic tradition within their spellbinding shores.

BOOK REVIEW

‘When Politics was King in Irish Boston’ by Gerard O’Neill

How an immigrant group grew in power and influence for the better - and worse.