The Collies of Sunnybank
The collies of Sunnybank were one of the best-loved kennels for collie breeding in the twentieth century. The dogs were bred by newsman Albert Payson Terhune. Terhune had two loves […]
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Heroes & Trailblazers
Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
Comanche: Horse Survivor of Little Bighorn
Comanche was a U.S. cavalry horse who participated in many battles in the West including the Battle of Little Bighorn. He achieved fame because he was the only survivor—human or
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Bridget “Biddy” Mason, Former Slave, Landowner, and Philanthropist
Biddy Mason was one of the first Black landowners in Los Angeles. She was trained as a nurse midwife, saved her money, and invested carefully in land. Philanthropically, she found
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Willis Carrier, Inventor of Air Conditioning
Today we take air conditioning for granted. There can be community “brown-outs,” household power outages, or families who prefer open windows. But for the most part, Americans are able to
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Early Marathons Were Working Man’s Sport
Marathon-running was very popular in the early 20th century. The sport was low cost and offered a new option for blue-collar workers. The industrial age created a little more free
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Dead Letter Office Mysteries
Today we send an e-mail, and if the address is invalid, the message bounces back. It’s annoying, but at least we know the information was not received. The Post Office
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