Month: October 2020
Riding the Rails with Hobos
Why is there a National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa? I called the museum and they asked if I wanted to interview two hobos. Of…
A Peaceful Tale of Gangsters
There aren’t too many peaceful stories about gangsters…but in a moment you’ll hear one. A story of how one American city, in a sense, offered…
Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too
Perhaps you’ve heard the presidential slogan Tippecanoe and Tyler too. Today’s feature is at Tippecanoe. What is it and why is it important?
Fort Abercrombie
When you think of settlers traveling west, you might think of them crossing states like Kansas and Nebraska. Perhaps we don’t think of crossing North…
Germans with Cannons
In 1862 there were several battles between the U.S. military and Dakota Indians at Fort Abercombie, North Dakota. Interestingly, what turned the tide of the…
A Different Looking Fort
When you think of a fort from the 1800s, you probably envision high wooden walls with watchtowers. This fort didn’t have them, but in retrospect,…
A Place Called Taliesan
Ask an American who is the most famous architect in their country’s history and this man’s name is probably at the top of the list. …
The Most Famous Architect in the US
Most people know him as a famous architect. They don’t realize his early years and perhaps the inspiration for his own home, grew from his…
Walking From Arkansas to Mexico City
Imagine walking all the way from Arkansas to Mexico City. That’s what this expedition attempted to do. When they finally reached their destination nearly 70%…
Looking For Gold
It is hard to imagine the changes that took place in the American southeast during the 16th century. The Spanish came looking for gold. However,…