Historical Events
The “cathedral” in rural Kansas
If you’ve driven west on I-70 between Topeka and Denver, you’ve probably seen two church towers off in the distance, about 10 miles east of...
The history of Cincinnati’s abandoned subway
In the heart of America lies a vast, deserted subway system stretching over two miles beneath Cincinnati, Ohio along with abandoned stations. It’s a somber...
The 1937 flood in Cincinnati (footage)
In Cincinnati's history, few events have left as indelible a mark as the Ohio River Flood of 1937. In the midst of the Great Depression,...
Robert Owen’s innovative Indiana utopia
New Harmony is a historic small town in southern Indiana that was home to George Rapp’s Harmonist society and Robert Owen’s New Harmony utopia. Both...
How Pabst Blue Ribbon got its name
Pabst Blue Ribbon is an iconic American beer. Its story begins in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a city that has been a brewing mecca since the mid-19th...
The lost towns under the Lake of the Ozarks
In the heart of Missouri, the Lake of the Ozarks is a popular destination for vacationers seeking respite from the city life of St. Louis...
Historical Figures
The Illinois woman that invented the modern dishwasher
Josephine Cochrane said, "If you want something done right, do it yourself." That's what she did. In the 19th century, Josephine Cochrane's dishwasher invention transformed...
Robert Owen’s innovative Indiana utopia
New Harmony is a historic small town in southern Indiana that was home to George Rapp’s Harmonist society and Robert Owen’s New Harmony utopia. Both...
Defying the Third Reich: The legacy of Mildred Fish-Harnack
Mildred Fish-Harnack was an accomplished academic from Wisconsin. She resisted the horrors of Nazi Germany while disseminating intelligence to the U.S. and Soviet Union. Even...
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Mile-High Skyscraper Dream
He On October 16th, 1956, the 89-year-old Frank Lloyd Wright met with government representatives, news reporters, architects, students and curious public citizens at the assembly...
How Civil War Atrocities Shaped Jesse James
When people think of outlaws and the American West, Jesse James’ name often leads the pack. Known as either a Robin Hood figure or more...
