Ida Bell Wells-Barnett (July 16, 1862 – March 25, 1931) was an American investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement. She
The Court Martial and Execution of Private Eddie Slovik, Deserted Soldier
When I read that line in a clipping I thought “WOW”. Then I thought “WHY?!” I never realized that there were military personnel who were
Jan 27, 1967: Apollo 1
Per https://www.space.com/17338-apollo-1.html The Apollo program changed forever on Jan. 27, 1967, when a flash fire swept through the Apollo 1 command module during a launch
1905 Explosion of Towboat Defender Along The Ohio River
The Defender Towboat was a sternwheel, built in 1881 at Brownsville PA. It was originally named S.L. Wood but was renamed Defender when sold in
Mason County (WV)-Mysterious Skeletons
This article from 1821 describes giant skeletons found in a field (mound) in Mason County WV. The description of the skeletons offer them up as
WV: Michael J Owens
When reading about WV history and those who made history, I always have extra affection for Fayette and Mason County finds. Today, I am reading
Thoughts and Ponderances 