History and Heritage

The Top 10 Politics Scandals of All Time The Watergate Scandal (1972-1974) The Watergate scandal was a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C. It led to the eventual resignation of President Richard Nixon. The Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal (1998) Bill Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives on charges of perjury and …

Unleashing the Secrets of Your Family: 10 Reasons to Begin Exploring Your Heritage Do you ever wonder about your family’s past? Riding through time can prove exhilarating if you search diligently enough, and what better inquiry than discovering the amazing stories and details of your long-lost family history? It’s never too late to begin finding answers and unlocking the hidden …

Introducing Clallam County’s first Poet Laureate Jaiden Dokken, Clallam County’s inaugural Poet Laureate, is inspired by the natural beauty and unique culture of his home. “Clallam County influences my poetry in the same way that this place influences who I love,” Dokken explains. Dokken, who grew up in Port Angeles and attended Peninsula College, was appointed as Poet Laureate by …

Discover the Hidden Stories on Your Family Tree Have you ever thought about exploring your family history? Learning about your ancestors and their stories can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. Not only can it uncover some surprising facts and mysteries, but it can also provide valuable lessons that can help us better understand ourselves and our place in the …

Understanding Human Evolution: An Introduction to Paleoanthropology The Fascinating World of Paleoanthropology As humans, we often wonder about our origins and the long journey that we have taken to become the dominant species on this planet. Thankfully, paleoanthropology is here to unveil the mysteries of human evolution for those curious enough to delve into the past. What is Paleoanthropology? Paleoanthropology …

Unearthing Treasures: A Digest of The Year’s Archival Finds Archives are treasure troves of information, containing documents and artefacts of historical significance. With new technologies and methods of preservation emerging every year, several fascinating discoveries have come to light. Here are some of the top discoveries of this year! New Information About Mary Shelley A few years after the publication …

The Significance of Protecting Our History: The Meaning of Cultural Heritage Our shared cultural heritage can be traced back to thousands of years of human history that include the landmarks of our passed ways of live and the traditions of our forebears. Our Heritage is significant in several ways which are often forgotten by us. It wears a make that …

Famous Battles that Changed the Course of History Famous Battles that Changed the Course of History There have been countless battles throughout history, but some have stood out as game-changers that altered the course of events in one way or another. From battles that shifted political power to those that determined national borders, these are some of the famous battles …

Reflecting on the Renewed Interest in My Book on the 1965 Palm Sunday Tornado For a person whose longtime career has been composing sentences into stories, I feel almost at a loss for words even as I write this. This past week has been emotional. Since the release last month of my revised book on the 1965 Palm Sunday tornado …

Piecing Together Your Genealogy Puzzle Are you striving to map out your family tree, but feeling unsure where to start? Getting into genealogy research can feel like Olympic-caliber investigation work as you try to reasonably detail your ancestry. However, we can assure you that building your family’s heritage doesn’t have to be so daunting. The First Task The first task …