One of the most remarkable US presidential elections in the history

One of the most remarkable US presidential elections in the history.

Without a doubt, one of the most notable US presidential elections in the history was the one held in 1864. Only 25 of the 38 states took part in the election, which was held in the midst of the American Civil War; three of those states—Kansas, West Virginia, and Nevada—had only recently joined the Union.  … Read more

Amazing story of the Appalachian “salt-rising bread”

Salt rising bread

Pioneer women in the Appalachian frontier discovered a method for producing naturally fermented white bread in the 18th century. They called it “salt-rising bread,” and over time it became an important part of Appalachian food. Salt-Rising Bread Since commercial yeast wasn’t available until the 19th century, maintaining a cool environment and regular feedings of a … Read more

The Tale of the Raid by Confederate General John Hunt Morgan

John Hunt Morgan in civil war

American soldier John Hunt Morgan, also referred to as Thunderbolt, fought as a Confederate commander from 1861 until 1865. Morgan organized the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry Regiment and participated in the Tennessee Battle of Shiloh in April 1862. Read on to learn more about his remarkable tale. Confederate General John Hunt Morgan led a force of … Read more