A herald, or a herald of arms, is an officer of arms, ranking between pursuivant and king of arms.The title is commonly applied more broadly to all officers of arms. Heralds were originally messengers sent by monarchs or noblemen to convey messages or proclamations—in this sense being the predecessors of modern diplomats.In the Hundred Years' War, French heralds …

The Boston Herald is an American daily newspaper whose primary market is Boston, Massachusetts, and its surrounding area.It was founded in 1846 and is one of the oldest daily newspapers in the United States. It has been awarded eight Pulitzer Prizes in its history, including four for editorial writing and three for photography before it was converted to tabloid format in …