Tag Archives: history

What to Think of Thomas Edison

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Ken Dowell

The man, the book, the movie Continue reading →

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The Bloomers: Baseball’s Barnstorming Women

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Ken Dowell

The Bloomer Girls didn’t always win, but they filled the ball parks wherever they played.
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Orvieto

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Ken Dowell

Home of the Etruscans Continue reading →

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Big Lucy

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Ken Dowell

Lucy the Elephant, Margate, N.J. Continue reading →

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Irish Castles

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Ken Dowell

Ruined, restored and repurposed. Continue reading →

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Dublin Streets and Sights

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Ken Dowell

History and culture in Ireland’s capital. Continue reading →

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The Locks of Lockport

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Ken Dowell

Locks 34 and 35 on the Erie Canal. Continue reading →

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Of Cults, Baseball and Equal Rights: Pt. 3, Barnstorming Montana

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Ken Dowell

The Kansas City Monarchs and House of David baseballers come to town. Continue reading →

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Of Cults, Baseball and Equal Rights: Pt. 1, St. Louis Cardinals vs. House of David

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Ken Dowell

When a 19-year old female pitcher took the mound against a team with eight future Hall of Famers. Continue reading →

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Guns in America: Prohibition and Gun Control

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Ken Dowell

Gun violence during Prohibition gave rise to the 1934 Federal Firearms Act.
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