Forums: Redesigned and Open for Business
Friday March 28, 2008
Our discussion forums have been redesigned and they're ready for use. I've set up a few discussion topics to kick things off, and we can set up many more.
We can ... Read More
Photos and Facts: The Johnstown Flood
Monday March 24, 2008
News clips of recent floods are a grim reminder of one of the great calamities of the late 19th century, the Johnstown Flood. A colossal wall of water sped down ... Read More
Classic Irish History for the Hard Drive
Wednesday March 19, 2008
'Tis a fine week to savor some Irish history, and I've compiled some handy links to help you compile a digital bookshelf of classic Irish history texts. Saints and scholars, ... Read More
The St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday March 15, 2008
The grand symbol of St. Patrick's Day, the annual parade in New York City, began as a small celebration by Irish soldiers serving in the British Army in the 1700s. ... Read More
The Five Points
Tuesday March 11, 2008
In the 1800s there was one neighborhood in America known far and wide for being the most dangerous turf in the country, and possibly even the world. The Five Points, ... Read More
A Lincoln Bookshelf for the Hard Drive
Wednesday March 5, 2008
The Lincoln Bicentennial Commission asked an expert to compile the "Essential Lincoln Library," and many of the recommended books are actually classic titles published many years ago.
Some of them ... Read More