Stuart W. SandersGoebel became Kentucky governor despite killing a manKentucky governor William Goebel, who fell to an assassin’s bullet in 1900, was known for his shrewdness and political savvy. Called one of…Mar 4Mar 4
Stuart W. SandersChoose your weapons!A variety of arms were used during 19th century duelsNov 22, 2023Nov 22, 2023
Stuart W. SandersMurder, Vengeance, and Castration in 1850s KentuckyAccusations led to horrific retribution.Dec 4, 2021Dec 4, 2021
Stuart W. SandersSword Cane Murderer Escapes JusticeSentenced to prison, social connections set James Montgomery free.Dec 6, 2020Dec 6, 2020
Stuart W. SandersStreet Fighting Men: Southern Honor at the Tennessee State FairIn 1858, the Nashville Patriot predicted that the upcoming Tennessee State Fair would be “the most extensive and interesting that has ever…Aug 7, 2020Aug 7, 2020
Stuart W. SandersBemoaning statues? Support places where history happenedConfederate monuments are in the crosshairs.Jun 18, 2020Jun 18, 2020
Stuart W. Sanders“Greatest Generation” teaches resilience amid COVID-19For some of us, our resolve is cracking.May 25, 2020May 25, 2020
Stuart W. SandersHistoric church thrived after epidemics and illnessesWhen sickness sweeps through a community, institutions suffer.Apr 30, 2020Apr 30, 2020
Stuart W. SandersAmerican citizen nearly executed, then knighted, during First World WarVictor Bogaert was one of six American citizens knighted by the King of Belgium during the First World War. He was lucky to have received…Apr 17, 2020Apr 17, 2020