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The Golden Eagles on Constantine XI’s Shoes

Nicholas A. Ferrell

The golden eagles embroidered on Constantine XI’s shoes.

The Great Chelsea Fire of 1908 – 114 Years Later

Nicholas A. Ferrell

A look back at one of the worst fires in U.S. history – 114 years to the day.

February 22, 2022

Masonic Portrait of George Washington

Nicholas A. Ferrell

A less famous portrait of President Washington.

November 4, 2021

Abraham Lincoln’s 1851 Letters on Work to John D. Johnston

Nicholas A. Ferrell

“Squirming and crawling from place to place can do no good.” -Abraham Lincoln

October 9, 2021

Introducing the 1922 Better Homes in America Demonstration Week

Nicholas A. Ferrell

〜An October week promoting better homes for Americans in 1922〜

November 25, 2020

Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

Nicholas A. Ferrell

〜Examining the story and text of George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation〜