The Legend of St. George and the Dragon
The story of St George and the dragon is well known. It takes place in the town of Silene in…
Nancy Vawter
Nancy Vawter has been a reporter and writer since shortly after her graduation from the University of Arizona. She spent seven years with the New York Post, working as a national feature writer in New York. She later taught journalism as an assistant professor at American University in Washington.
The Story of Blondel De Nesle
I just wanted to share some fun facts about Blondel de Nesle, an early lyric poet-musician from the 12th century…
Impact of the Forty-Eighters on the American Civil War Era
Exiles of the failed European revolutions of 1848, the Forty-Eighters, had a significant role during the American Civil War era.…
Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson’s efforts owed much to other writings of the colonial period, yet his precise and beautiful prose resulted in…
Ira Hayes and the Battle for Iwo Jima
Along with four other marines and one sailor, PFC Ira Hayes raised the American flag for the second time over…
Battle of Antietam: Deadliest Day in US History
On this day in history, September 17, 1862, Union forces beat back a Confederate invasion of Maryland at the Battle…
Fort Sumter: The First Shots of the Civil War
April 12, 1861 is the day that will forever be remembered as the opening day of hostilities between the North…
Medal of Honor Legends: Almond Fisher and Leonard Funk
The markers on the graves of Almond Fisher and Leonard Funk in Arlington National Cemetery have these words just below…
Navajo Code Talkers of WWII
The secret weapon of the Marine Corps against Japan during World War Two were the Navajo Code Talkers and their…
Who Were the Original Choctaw Code Talkers?
If not for the success of the Choctaw Code Talkers, how likely is it that another Native American language, the…