History and Heritage

Calistoga’s Historic Petrified Forest: A Family Legacy Chris Conway walked the familiar walkway into Calistoga’s historic Petrified Forest, past where he once listened to the turnstile clicking with visitors, past where a vast oak tree once stood, and onto the grounds littered with its famously mutated stone trees, some unearthed by his great aunt when she bought the property more …

Alexander Hamilton’s First Bank Alexander Hamilton’s First Bank is directly across Third Street from the Museum of the American Revolution. (Photo by the Museum of the American Revolution) Laila Jerkins and Bailey Cherry PHILADELPHIA >> Cheltenham Township resident Laila Jerkins, 16, and King of Prussia resident Bailey Cherry, 14, are two of eight local teens who participated in this summer’s …

Greenpeace has criticized Rishi Sunak’s government for its failure to effectively tackle the climate crisis and instead focus on a divisive culture war. The charity’s joint executive directors, Areeba Hamid and Will McCallum, expressed concern over the government’s attempts to exploit environmental protests as a wedge issue. They highlighted the dangerous consequences of blocking Greenpeace’s policy experts from advising civil …

Loss of History as Fire Engulfs Lahaina’s Historic District For many visitors, the town of Lahaina is a place to go for tropical beaches. But for residents of Hawaii, it is a trove of history. Its heritage museum, in a landmark courthouse, houses artifacts from before the rest of the world knew Hawaii existed. Its oldest building, the Baldwin Home, …

Historic Promotion for New Haven Firefighter NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Shakira Samuels, a dedicated firefighter in New Haven, has made history as she was promoted to the position of deputy fire marshal. This achievement is particularly notable as Samuels now holds the distinction of being the highest-ranking woman of color in the history of the New Haven Fire Department. …

Daren Todd, a lifelong artist, never believed that art could become a career for him. However, due to the pandemic, Todd shifted his focus from music to visual arts and curating. The most recent exhibition curated by Todd, titled “Black History IS History,” features works by regional Black artists and is currently on display at the Multnomah Arts Center in …

Viral video sparks conversation on racial tensions in America A viral video capturing a chaotic brawl along Montgomery, Alabama’s riverfront has reignited discussions about racial tensions in the United States. The fight initially broke out between a group of White boaters and a Black co-captain of a riverboat, and quickly escalated when bystanders joined in. Arrest warrants have been issued …

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Introduction One of the key political issues that Iowa residents are concerned about is the high cost of living. This problem affects individuals and families across the state, regardless of their income levels. Rising housing costs, increasing healthcare expenses, and skyrocketing education fees have all contributed to the financial burden faced by Iowans on a daily basis. Housing Costs on …

10 Fascinating Military Moments That Changed History Forever 10 Fascinating Military Moments That Changed History Forever 1. Crossing the Alps—The Brilliance of Hannibal (218 BC) A tremendous military feat that revolutionized warfare strategy. 2. The Battle of Agincourt—A Mirage Victory (1415) Underestimation turned the tides as Henry V secured tremendous victories. 3. Napoleon’s Waterloo Defeat—How the mighty fell (1815) A …