In the Spring of 1914, Antarctic explorer, Ernest Shackleton put an ad in the London Times which said: “Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition … Continued
Sometimes in history, there are friendships that transform circumstances. Where two people who were strangers, get acquainted, work together and accomplish wonderful things. Such a friendship took place in early American history. The American Commander in chief was George Washington. … Continued
The very name conjures images of ancient times and unknown events and the modern struggle to explain all of that. When was Stonehenge constructed? Who were the Druids? What is the purpose of the concentric circles of stone? Is Stonehenge … Continued
She came from a background that wouldn’t have implied greatness. She was very persistent and maybe that was the first clue as to how she would be in her life. Clara Barton was the type of person who just did … Continued
That beautiful building has stood for over a 1000 years. Its walls ring with history. You walk among the famous kings and queens and prime ministers and politicians and poets who are all buried there. The building has been remodeled … Continued
Where can you hike across America? Where can you see the backwoods of America that the early pilgrims and pioneers saw? Where can you communicate with Nature and History all at the same time? What is the Appalachian Trail? What … Continued
He was born in 1857 in the Netherlands. He was born to a family that was long on love and short on many of the blessings of life. His father was a minister and so Vincent wanted to try that … Continued
He was born in Iowa in 1907 and as a small child, the family moved to California. His childhood dog was named Duke and that stuck to him a whole lot better than his birth name, Marion Morrison. He was … Continued
Here is a man who still ranks as one of the most brilliant scientists who ever lived. He lived his entire life (1564 – 1642) in Italy and moved forward the concept of concise observation. He didn’t accept what had … Continued
His name conjures up images of interest and entertainment and the wonder of … is it all real. He was born July 5, 1810 in Connecticut to a middle class family and started out owning a grocery store. He decided … Continued