Category: American Countryside
The Munger Moss
It’s called the Munger Moss. What is it? People have been asking that since the days of World War II…..
Towosahgy
Many Midwestern cities can trace their beginnings for over 150 years or more. This one can go back 1000 years…..
Big Oak Tree
The Mississippi River bottom lands stretch for hundreds of miles. It’s flat, fertile farmland producing a bounty of crops. But today, we turn back the…
Pollinition with Bees
Whether it’s flowers, fruits or vegetables, most rely on insects to pollinate and produce their bounty. Could their pollination be in jeopardy though?
Bee Populations
You may have heard bee populations are declining. What’s behind it and should we be concerned?
Tippecanoe, Indiana
Perhaps you’ve heard the Presidential slogan “Tippecanoe and Tyler too.” Today’s feature is literally at Tippecanoe. What is it and why is it important? The…
Preserving the SS American Victory
During the 1940s, 534 of these ships existed. Today only three sail the waters. Their past and present are a testimony to the lives that…
A New Class of Ships
During the first half of World War II, the United States used vessels called Liberty Ships to haul cargo and troops across the oceans. However,…
Building Victory Ships
Imagine a ship over a football field and a half long and sixty-two feet wide. Now imagine you need to build over 500 of them…
Florida’s Holocaust Museum
If you happen to visit the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, you should take time to visit a well done site called the Florida Holocaust Museum. Not…