Goebel 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
Murder, Vengeance, and Castration in 1850s KentuckyAccusations led to horrific retribution.Dec 4, 2021Dec 4, 2021
Sword Cane Murderer Escapes JusticeSentenced to prison, social connections set James Montgomery free.Dec 6, 2020Dec 6, 2020
Street 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
Bemoaning statues? Support places where history happenedConfederate monuments are in the crosshairs.Jun 18, 2020Jun 18, 2020
“Greatest Generation” teaches resilience amid COVID-19For some of us, our resolve is cracking.May 25, 2020May 25, 2020
Historic church thrived after epidemics and illnessesWhen sickness sweeps through a community, institutions suffer.Apr 30, 2020Apr 30, 2020
American 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