by B.L. Unkel | Jun 12, 2021 | History
As I mentioned in last week’s DYK, after the Revolutionary War, North Carolina (NC) claimed the land to its west. But this action came with complications, namely frontier settlers. The settlers complained about the lack of protection and the way their problems were...
by B.L. Unkel | Jun 5, 2021 | History
There are many interesting facts, stories, and legends about Tennessee. In honor of my adopted state’s 225th birthday, I’ve decided to share some of them with you this month. Today, let’s look at a few interesting facts from Tennessee’s history. Early...
by B.L. Unkel | May 15, 2021 | History
Like the honeybee, the peanut plant is not native to North America. But it did originate in the Americas, just somewhere in South America, most likely Peru or Brazil. Spreading the Peanuts There is evidence that peanuts were around as far back as 1,500 BC....
by B.L. Unkel | May 8, 2021 | History
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. Do you know the history behind it? It began with the ancient Greeks and Romans. They honored their mother goddesses with festivals. Fast-forward to the sixteenth century and you’ll find “Mothering Sunday.” This was a Christian holiday...
by B.L. Unkel | May 1, 2021 | Travel
Almost two hundred years ago today (196 years on May 4, to be precise), an incredible journey came to an end. At least, it’s incredible by today’s standards. The Background In 1824, as the United States of America approached its fiftieth anniversary, national...
