Category: American Countryside
The Path of a Heavyweight Champion
When this man became heavy weight champion of the world, one of the first men he thanked was a prison boxing coach. It’s the tale…
The Largest Prison in the Nation
It was once the largest prison in the nation and quite possibly the world. A place housing criminals from a huge swath of the US…
Three Decades in a Supermax Prison
This week we focus on a man who spent over three decades of his life in a SuperMax state prison…
Brice’s Crossroads
His cavalrymen fought like none other…and their maneuvers are still the topic of military studies today. That has many history buffs and even the general public…
The Patriotic Girl
One would think the title of “Patriotic Girl” would be a good thing. However, the general public was appalled by her – so much so…
A Special Cash Register
There is a cash register in Dublin, Texas that many might simply pass off as a unique antique. However, when you hear the story of…
Shoot Me A Waco!
If someone said, “Shot me a Waco” what would they want from you? It may sound like an odd request but you simply know it…
A Role of Feeding Americans
If you were dropped inside this building and had no idea what it was, it might take you awhile to figure out what business operated…
An Old Mattress Warehouse–Repurposed
What can you do with an old mattress warehouse? Use it to feed thousands of people in twenty counties. That’s what this organization is doing…
Old Artifacts from Early Settlers
How old is old? Well, it may depend on who or what you are talking about, but when it comes to museums, this one has…