Bold Bit of Writing
One of the Founders, born this day 285 years ago, lives in modern minds due primarily to one piece of bold writing. Once you solve,… Read More »Bold Bit of Writing
History
You Really Ought to Give Iowa a Try!
On December 28, 2021, Iowa celebrates the 175th anniversary of its statehood, so this puzzle celebrates Iowa! The title is what natives urge Professor Harold… Read More »You Really Ought to Give Iowa a Try!
Centuries of Gratitude
From the autumn of 1621 right up till this weekend, Americans have paused each year to express thanks for our nation’s many blessings. I hope… Read More »Centuries of Gratitude
Monumental Finish
It was the brainstorm of a state historian who hoped to boost tourism. It did that,after many years of arduous work, and it gave the… Read More »Monumental Finish
Joint Effort
With timely help from a French fleet, more than six years of battle finally came to an end here. Many months of negotiations still lay… Read More »Joint Effort
A New Age Dawns
With timely help from a French fleet, more than six years of battle finally came to an end here. Many months of negotiations still lay… Read More »A New Age Dawns
We’re Still Here
A world leader prone to alarming frankness made a historic prediction about the West. He was marvelously wrong, and the proof stands not far from… Read More »We’re Still Here
All Brothers Out There
The historic game didn’t attract much attention back then — September 1, 1971 — but it was the first time a Major League team put… Read More »All Brothers Out There
Northward Ho!
It was a brief, frenzied part of the American Dream, launched 125 years ago this week. (My husband’s great-grandfather emigrated from Scotland for it!) You’ll… Read More »Northward Ho!
A/k/a Mother of the West
Born amidst the already intense struggle over slavery, this territory joined the Union on August 10, 1821. Yours truly hails from this place, but even… Read More »A/k/a Mother of the West
