Local Histories

Cruise through Route 66 Arizona’s timeless past — from neon-lit diners to dusty ghost towns — and discover the stories that made America’s most famous highway legendary.

Cruising down I-75 through Kentucky isn’t just a drive—it’s a journey through horse country, Civil War battlefields, bourbon heritage, and natural wonders. From Lexington’s rolling pastures and Berea’s artisan shops to the moonbow at Cumberland Falls and the birthplace of KFC in Corbin, there are countless things to do along I-75 in Kentucky. Whether you’re after history, culture, or adventure, this guide highlights the must-see stops that make the Bluegrass State unforgettab

Stuckey’s history is a true American road trip story — from a Georgia pecan stand in 1937 to a nationwide roadside empire, through decline, and now a sweet revival led by Stephanie Stuckey. Discover how teal roofs, pecan log rolls, and nostalgic highway stops became part of travel culture, and why Stuckey’s still matters today.

On the outskirts of modern-day St. Louis, tucked between highways and farmland, the mounds rise quietly from the earth. To the casual...

When water levels drop in New Jersey’s Oak Ridge Reservoir, a forgotten stone bridge emerges from beneath the surface. Built around 1806 and submerged for nearly a century, this ghost bridge reappears only during rare droughts—offering a haunting glimpse into America’s hidden infrastructure past.

The Great Fire of 1776 consumes Lower Manhattan, lighting the night sky just days after British troops took the city. 🔥 The 1776 New...

In the haze of war, where machine and man push the limits of endurance, few expect a hero to arrive on four legs, barely taller than a...

Step back in time on your next walking vacation with a visit to Colonial Williamsburg. This guide covers tours, historic lodging, themed dinners, parking, and more.

An atmospheric look beneath Cincinnati’s Norwood Lateral, where unfinished subway tunnels lie dormant beneath a century of city growth...

Born in 1850 just outside Lexington, Kentucky, the racehorse Lexington became the most influential stallion in American history. From setting speed records to being hidden during the Civil War, his story is one of brilliance, survival, and a bloodline that shaped the future of racing. Discover how this forgotten legend helped build a city’s identity and a nation’s greatest sport.

As the courtroom filled with gasps and whispers, the gruesome truth of Pearl Bryan’s final hours came to light. The public craved justice, but the deeper the testimony dug, the murkier the motives became. In this final chapter, we step into the trial that gripped the nation, the gallows that awaited two men, and the unanswered questions that still echo through Cincinnati's history.

In 1896, a young woman named Pearl Bryan was found brutally murdered near Cincinnati — her head missing, and the nation horrified. Part 2 of this gripping series uncovers her secret journey, the men she trusted, and the chilling silence that followed.

n 1896, Pearl Bryan was found brutally murdered just south of Cincinnati. What began as a secret visit ended in one of the most sensational trials in American history. This is the chilling beginning of her story…