What!! An Emperor of the United States. We are a democracy and have a president, not an emperor. Right? You might be surprised to find out...

Wells Fargo Stage The Wells Fargo stagecoach skidded to a stop in front of the armed man, clad in a long, soiled duster. His face and head w...

By Jennifer Uhlarik   I’m sure, if you’re a student of American history or you’ve read the Heroes, Heroines, and History blog for any length...

by Jennifer Uhlarik   Like many people, most of my life, I have worn blue jeans. They are a favorite garment of mine—relaxed and comfortable...

San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons As a California resident for most of my life, I’ve felt my...

With Nancy J. Farrier Lillie in 1862 Lillie Hitchcock was born at West Point in 1843. Her father, Charles, was an Army doctor, a...