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Dolores del Rio: Mexican Hollywood Pioneer and Philanthropist
The "female Valentino" successfully navigated Hollywood and the transition from the silent screen to modern movies.
Dana Rovang
Sep 18, 20247 min read


Singing, Stars, and Quilts: The Secret Code Signals of the Underground Railroad
Those involved in the Underground Railroad had to use carefully coded signals to get enslaved people to freedom.
Dana Rovang
Sep 4, 20249 min read


Mary Kay & Johnny: Early Sitcom Pioneers
Mary Kay & Johnny broke all the social norms on TV and pioneered the domestic situation comedy.
Dana Rovang
Aug 21, 202412 min read


Noncombatant Service: Conscientious Objectors’ Fight for Mental Health Reform during WWII
During WWII, many Conscientious Objectors worked to reform mental health care institutions, with lasting results.
Nate Barker
Jun 28, 20248 min read


Key West: How Ernest Hemingway and Julius F. Stone, Jr. Shaped a Resort Town
Many know Key West as a resort town, but it wasn’t always this way.
Dana Rovang
Jun 5, 20246 min read


The Globalization of Shea Butter
Read the history of how this seed native to Western Africa has taken over the beauty world.
Dana Rovang
May 8, 20246 min read


Ancient Gems: A Historical Survey of African Beauty Techniques
The history of many African beauty products.
Dana Rovang
Feb 13, 20246 min read


The Woman's Bible
Along with a group of women reviewers, Elizabeth Cady Stanton sought to reposition women in conversations about Christianity. By Jenna...
Dana Rovang
Jan 30, 20246 min read


Baku's Maiden Tower: Zoroastrian Legends & Architectural Mysteries
The Maiden Tower in Baku, Azerbaijan is the source of much speculation about its origin, and has generated many legends as a result.
Dana Rovang
May 11, 20239 min read


The Snowman: A brief history of a winter entertainment
A Brief History of Snowmen
Dana Rovang
Dec 20, 20228 min read


James Tilly Matthews: Bedlam patient and catalyst for "Madhouse" reform
The history of James Tilly Matthews and the reform of Bedlam Asylum.
Dana Rovang
Oct 7, 20228 min read


The "weird" law against killing camels in Arizona
Dana Rovang It is a true fact that there was once a law in Arizona making killing a camel a crime. But, what if you didn’t know what a...
Dana Rovang
May 5, 20228 min read


"Save the Day": The American Civil War origins of a superhero phrase
Dana Rovang What would a superhero story be without someone swooping in at the last moment to “Save The Day?” Snatching victory from the...
Dana Rovang
Apr 19, 20227 min read


The Mystery of Caucasian Albania
By Dr. Farid Shafiyev Chairman, Center of Analysis of International Relations, Azerbaijan Throughout history, many languages have...
Dana Rovang
Apr 4, 20225 min read


Frances Perkins: Labor Secretary for FDR, and the brains behind the New Deal
While we take for granted the 40-hour work week and generally safe working conditions, not many know about the woman who spearheaded the...
Dana Rovang
Mar 22, 20227 min read
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