Henry Zecher has won a copy of Abraham Lincoln for the Defense by Warren Bull. Congrats, Henry! Thanks to Warren Bull for a reminder of why we shouldn’t judge historical figures by 21st-century standards. Thanks, also, to everyone who visited … Continue reading
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Relevant History welcomes Warren Bull, award-winning author of more than twenty published short stories as well as memoirs, essays, and the novel Abraham Lincoln for the Defense. His most recent work is a collection of short stories entitled Murder Manhattan … Continue reading
Shirley Nienkark has won a copy of Circle of Dishonor by Gwen Mayo. Congrats, Shirley! Thanks to Gwen Mayo for a look at the post-Civil War Kentucky we don’t read about in history textbooks. Thanks, also, to everyone who visited … Continue reading
Relevant History welcomes historical mystery author Gwen Mayo. Mayo grew up in the hills of Eastern Kentucky, but moved to Lexington in order to study politics and history at the University of Kentucky. She is a member of the Short … Continue reading
Holly Wright has won a copy of Watch the Hour by J. R. Lindermuth. Congrats, Holly! Thanks to J. R. Lindermuth for a look at Irish immigrants, the Molly Maguires, railroad barons, and coal miners in 19th-century Pennsylvania. Thanks, also, … Continue reading
Welcome to The British Are Coming, Y’all! Today through Sunday 20 March are lucky days for you. My blog is participating in the “Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop” along with more than 250 other blogs listed at the end of this … Continue reading
In the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Northern Japan on 11 March 2011, I wondered what extraordinary natural phenomena our foremothers and forefathers were exposed to during the Revolutionary War. Here’s a sampling of what I found. … Continue reading
My blog is one of more than 250 lined up for the “Lucky Leprechaun Blog Hop” that runs from 17 – 20 March 2011. One week from today, on St. Patrick’s Day, I’ll post an Irish-themed Relevant History essay. You … Continue reading
Lea Wait has won a copy of Blue Bells of Scotland by Laura Vosika. Congrats, Lea! Thanks to Laura Vosika for a look at Robert the Bruce and how we use the circumstances in our lives. And thanks to everyone … Continue reading
Relevant History welcomes author Laura Vosika. Vosika grew up in the military, experiencing European castles and the history of America’s east coast. She earned degrees in music and education, and worked for years as both a freelance musician and music … Continue reading