Located on the West bank of the Mississippi River in downtown St. Louis, Missouri sits the … American Icon: The Gateway Arch In St. LouisRead more
American History
The Final Founding Father President James Monroe
James Monroe was the fifth President of the United States, and the final Founding Father to … The Final Founding Father President James MonroeRead more
The Controversial Naming Of The Hoover Dam
When the first talks of building a dam on the mighty Colorado River started back in … The Controversial Naming Of The Hoover DamRead more
Pushing the Boundaries: Hunter S. Thompson
Born Hunter Stockton Thompson on July 18th, 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky. Hunter’s father served in World … Pushing the Boundaries: Hunter S. ThompsonRead more
The Ray Bradbury Chronicles
With works such as Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, and Something Wicked This Way Comes, it’s hard not … The Ray Bradbury ChroniclesRead more
30 Years Ago Beach Riots Brought Huntington Beach To Its Knees
Amoeba 30 years can go by in a blink of an eye. I was 15 years … 30 Years Ago Beach Riots Brought Huntington Beach To Its KneesRead more
An Adventurer at Heart: Jack London
Known for his novels White Fang, The Call of the Wild, and Martin Eden, Jack London has become … An Adventurer at Heart: Jack LondonRead more
Harry Houdini: The Strangest Insights Into The World’s Most Remarkable Magician
Hands down one of the world’s most interesting people, Harry Houdini is a man who is … Harry Houdini: The Strangest Insights Into The World’s Most Remarkable MagicianRead more
15,971 Telegrams Provide Live News Feed of the Civil War
“It’s mind-boggling and unpredictable. We don’t really know what is in here. Every single telegram has a … 15,971 Telegrams Provide Live News Feed of the Civil WarRead more
The Underground Railroad: A Daring Escape Route for Slaves
During the nineteenth century, slaves would use the Underground Railroad, a network of safe houses and … The Underground Railroad: A Daring Escape Route for SlavesRead more