British actress Laura Keene
first captivated San Francisco theatergoers in April 1854.
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Did You Know There Was a Wild West Guide Book for Settlers? This Officer and Explorer Wrote It.
Randolph Marcy’s invaluable guide aided hardy souls as they ventured across the Great Plains.
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This Woman Was an Captive Lakota Bride — Until This Sioux Warrior and Diplomat Saved Her
Also known as Jumping Bear, Grass played a unique role as a go-between for settlers and American Indians.
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Daily Quiz for April 22, 2017
Originally a naval dockyard, Chatham, Ontario became a favored destination of these travelers.
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WWII Book Review: Dogs of War, by Katherine Kinsolving
Dogs of War: The Stories of FDR’s Fala, Patton’s Willie, and Ike’s Telek By […]
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WWII Review: World of Warplanes
Following the success of their free-to-play armored combat simulator World of Tanks, Wargaming.net is […]
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WWII Book Review: Blackett’s War
Blackett’s War: The Men Who Defeated the Nazi U-Boats and Brought Science to the […]
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‘I Am Destiny’: Reporting on the Atom Bomb
To scoop the world on the atomic bomb, a reporter vanished into the corridors […]
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In the Grip of Black Water
When a torpedo fatally struck an American submarine, a new battle began. OCTOBER 6, […]
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The Limits of Genius: Erich von Manstein
Erich von Manstein was Germany’s greatest commander, and the Battle of Kharkov was his […]