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Bess Sheehan Biography

Bess Sheehan historian, preservationistBorn: April 16, 1882Birthplace: near Jackson, Mich. Sheehan was born Bess May Vrooman; she studied American history at the University of Michigan, where…

Anne Lister

Anne Lister was a 19th century businesswoman and diarist whose openly lesbian lifestyle defied convention at a time when the love affairs between women were never discussed. Lister’s volumes of…

Highest Peaks in Texas

Top of Page Source: iStockGiven the vast size of the Lone Star State, it’s no surprise that you’ll find Mother Nature’s work in all its glory there. Its rich tapestry of scenery includes dusty,…

Mark Sanford

Name at birth: Marshall Clement Sanford, Jr.Governor Mark Sanford's fame as a staunch opponent of wasteful government spending was eclipsed in June of 2009 by his brief disappearance for an…

The West

Source: The U.S. Department of State Americans have long regarded the West as the last frontier. Yet California has a history of European settlement older than that of most midwestern states…

Caribbean Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

The Caribbean islands is a region located east of Central America in the Caribbean Sea, and has a rich history and culture that dates back to the 15th century. The area consists of over 700 islands,…

15 Texas Landmarks: Natural, Manmade, and Historic

Top of Page Source: iStockTexas is huge. In fact, it’s the largest state by area at 695km2 and home to Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas which all make the top 10 most populated cities in the USA.…