Okay, so this has been swirling around the news lately, and honestly, it feels… complicated. President Trump has announced a review of the Smithsonian museums, and it’s sparking a lot of conversation about how we tell American history. Basically, he feels the Smithsonian focuses too much on the difficult parts – slavery, segregation, struggles – … Read more
The Forgotten Americans: When 20% Fought Against the Revolution Okay, so when we think about the American Revolution, what usually comes to mind? Brave patriots, redcoats, maybe a bit of tea thrown into the harbor. We picture a pretty clear divide, right? Colonies versus Britain. But what if I told you that wasn’t quite the … Read more
Okay, so this is a little… strange. And honestly, kind of fascinating. I recently read a quick news item that really stuck with me, and I wanted to share it because it highlights something about history – and how long history can actually be. Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr., the last living grandson of President John … Read more