The month of October has always held special interest because the last day of the month is Halloween. That day alone conjures up images of fun and craziness and trick or treating. However, there were many other events that took … Continued
The month of August reminds us that summer still has a ways to go. Many events have taken place during the month of August that dramatically have impacted American and world history. Some of those events include: 1492 – Columbus … Continued
Marco Polo through Columbus’ generation. What inspired a generation to seek beyond what was known? How did a family’s journey (the Polos) to China in the 1200s effect a generation 2 1/2 centuries later? What effect did Prince Henry the … Continued
In the fall of 1692, in Salem, Massachusetts, trials begin that were unlike anything anyone had ever seen. Trials were held and witchcraft was charged against citizens of that town. The witnesses and the proof were provided by teenage girls. … Continued