Most people know him as a famous architect.  They don’t realize his early years and perhaps the inspiration for his own home, grew from his...

Imagine walking all the way from Arkansas to Mexico City.  That’s what this expedition attempted to do.  When they finally reached their destination nearly 70%...

It is hard to imagine the changes that took place in the American southeast during the 16th century.  The Spanish came looking for gold.  However,...

You may remember your history book told you of Ponce de Leon and his search for the “fountain of youth.”  His trip to Florida actually...

Little remains of the town of Florida, Missouri; or, depending on how you view history, a lot remains of Florida, Missouri. For while the town...

It is known as the sailing capital of the U.S.  It also happens to be a state capital…a former national capital…and home to some of...

Just about any place you visit in this nation can spin quite a tale about it’s history…but this east coast city has done a remarkable...

Park County, Indiana holds a record.  If you’ve ever traveled there, you probably know what that record is…and if you have not, well the claim...

We’ve heard the cliché that it’s important “to have a good roof over your head.”  In this county, the good roof applies to farm more...

Cotton is an important crop in west Texas.  Not only is it vital for local farmers and industry, the story of that crop and agriculture...