A Mystery: Did 3 Cons Escape Alcatraz Prison in 1962?
By Tony Pettinato on June 11, 2018
An article about three convicts who escaped off “escape-proof” Alcatraz Island federal prison on 11 June 1962 and may have made it to freedom... (Read More)
Tag: American History
Trial of the Century: Jealous Millionaire Murders Famous Architect!
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 24, 2018
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega writes about a sensational murder and trial early in the 20th century that captured the public’s attention... (Read More)
First Two Women Generals in U.S. Military History
By Tony Pettinato on May 15, 2018
An article about the first two women generals in U.S. Army history: Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth Paschel Hoisington... (Read More)
May the 4th Be with You!
By Thomas Jay Kemp on May 4, 2018
An article by Thomas Jay Kemp celebrating “May the 4th Be with You!” in honor of May 4 being Star Wars Day... (Read More)
Kent State Student Protesters Shot by National Guard
By Tony Pettinato on May 4, 2018
An article about the Kent State Shootings, when the Ohio National Guard shot 13 unarmed students on the university’s campus on 4 May 1970, killing 4... (Read More)
On This Day, a Scientific Marvel: Hubble Space Telescope Was Launched
By Tony Pettinato on April 24, 2018
After seven long years of frustrating delays, the Hubble Space Telescope was finally launched into space on 24 April 1990 by the space shuttle Discovery... (Read More)
American Traitor: 3 Facts about John Wilkes Booth, Slayer of Abraham Lincoln
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on April 12, 2018
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to learn more about President Abraham Lincoln’s killer: John Wilkes Booth... (Read More)
Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident: Life Imitates Art
By Tony Pettinato on March 28, 2018
An article about the Three Mile Island nuclear plant accident on 28 March 1979 and its eerie similarities to the just-released move The China Syndrome... (Read More)
Are You Related to Johnny ‘Appleseed’ Chapman?
By Thomas Jay Kemp on March 23, 2018
An article about John Chapman (1774-1845), aka “Johnny Appleseed,” who became famous for planting apple trees in the Midwest and Ontario, Canada... (Read More)
