(WKYT) - In the early 1900s, Clay City in Powell County was a busy community along the Red River. The small town of about a thousand people had a reputation for hard work in the thriving timber, iron, ...
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Explore the evolution of American agriculture from colonial family farms to mid-20th-century expansion, including farm growth, frontier ...
All of these women defined their days by endurance and proved their worth. The success, continuation and vibrancy of today’s ...
Before electricity, Wisconsin farms relied on lanterns and manual labor. Electric companies didn't see a profit in changing that.
My grandma had sampled some makeup at the local drugstore and found out that it didn’t rub off … so she had to wear it until it wore off, and in doing so, left quite a wake in social circles. What is ...
By Lauren PerryHistory Colorado Each object in History Colorado’s collection has a unique and powerful story just waiting to be discovered. Supported by a grant from the Colorado Historical Records ...
The second key event was the arrival of Hortense Lanphere in 1936. Hortense Marie Lanphere had just completed her master’s degree with a major in Zoology at the University of Washington. She and her ...
Discover how manure, wood ash, and modern NPK fertilizer transformed American agriculture long before tractors and steam engines.
In his case, it was football. In this issue, it’s agriculture, particularly corn. Unlike football, corn’s history spans back ...
Royal residences are brimming with fascinating historic tales; if the 'walls could talk' they would have a serious story to tell. However, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's soon-to-be new home, Marsh Farm, ...