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“Dr. Lynn is on the cutting edge in in Archeology and Anthrotheology - and will be bringing tremendous insights on numerous subjects to “OWRN”.

Special Memorial Day Event Scheduled for May 27, 2013 at Fort Ticonderoga

Insightful Book Looks at American Politics Since the Civil War

Local author tells story from Tory plantation to sprawling metropolis

AMERICA’S TOP BUYER SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR ESTEEMED PANEL Phoenix, AZ – America’s Top Buyer, Inc., the parent company behind the new TV Reality Show of the same name, is seeking applications from buyers who deal with America’s Treasures –...

Mojave Underground TV announces production on a third season and launches a fundraising campaign.

Bestselling author, Andrew J. Rafkin is pleased to announce the release of his new Vietnam War era military biography, Reaper 6.

The Legacy Preston Hollow invited the Jewish community, as well as board members, staff, residents, guests and family to an Open House event honoring The Dallas Home for Jewish Aged for its 60-year history of serving seniors and their families.

History and mystery abound in Peter Mattes' first novel, Flashback. Join present-day Alin Hanks as he moves back and forth through time blending history, politics and science to create a better future.

(Ticonderoga, NY) Fort Ticonderoga opens for the 2013 season on Friday, May 17, and will offer new programs, living history weekends, events, exhibits, gardens, a new Carillon Battlefield hiking trail, and canoe rentals.

From the highly acclaimed authors of The Trials of Lenny Bruce, Ron Collins and David Skover’s MANIA: The Story of the Outraged & Outrageous Lives That Launched a Cultural Revolution (Top Five Books; 3/1/2013; $26.00) tells the mad, manic,...

As the world’s preeminent observatory during the first half of the twentieth century, Mount Wilson holds a unique place in the history of scientific endeavor.

(Ticonderoga, NY) Fort Ticonderoga joins a national celebration April 21-27 to thank volunteers for their service throughout the year.

COMPLICIT, a new documentary film, explores the impact of the WWII Jewish refugee issue on the Roosevelt legacy. Candid interviews with surviving passengers from the refugee ship, SS St Louis, assert that the US Coast Guard prevented landing in US.

Narrative in Bestselling Author Viola’s New Book Releasing May 2013 From David C Cook Is His Life’s Work; More Than 40 Well-Known Authors So Far Recommend God’s Favorite Place on...

The Galveston County Museum is requesting one-of-a-kind items related to the historic Hotel Galvez & Spa as well as items from Old Galveston Club to display in the hotel’s popular Hall of...

(Ticonderoga, NY) Fort Ticonderoga recently received a grant from Champlain National Bank supporting school outreach programs in several northern New York communities in 2013.

Let's recognize some local and international sheroes on Saturday, March 23.

President Obama has proclaimed March 2013 “Irish-American Heritage Month.”  But while it seems everyone has heard about Saint Patrick banishing snakes from the Emerald Isle, did you know that he played a key role in the development of Western...

With a history dating back 113 years, St. Barnabas Health System takes time to remember its selfless and visionary founder, Gouverneur Provoost Hance, who would have celebrated his 132nd birthday on March 28, 2013. Each year the Hance Award, St.

“Dr. Lynn is on the cutting edge in in Archeology and Anthrotheology - and will be bringing tremendous insights on numerous subjects to “OWRN”.

Special Memorial Day Event Scheduled for May 27, 2013 at Fort Ticonderoga

Insightful Book Looks at American Politics Since the Civil War

Inspiring Book of Poetry by David Manss Recounts Chile’s Recent History

Author/historian Jay Wertz and Weider History Publications announce the third volume of WAR STORIES: World War II Firsthand, the 336-page book THE PACIFIC – Volume Two – The Solomons to Saipan.

Local author tells story from Tory plantation to sprawling metropolis

AMERICA’S TOP BUYER SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR ESTEEMED PANEL Phoenix, AZ – America’s Top Buyer, Inc., the parent company behind the new TV Reality Show of the same name, is seeking applications from buyers who deal with America’s Treasures –...

Book Five in the Amazing but True Series has recently been released by the Wooden Tulip Press.

Mojave Underground TV announces production on a third season and launches a fundraising campaign.

Stories In The Mail LLC provides a low-cost and engaging way to supplement your child’s learning experience through first-person accounts by historical characters written in a letter mailed directly to your child.

New article section with life stories of pioneers at Oldtimerbase.com

Bestselling author, Andrew J. Rafkin is pleased to announce the release of his new Vietnam War era military biography, Reaper 6.

The Legacy Preston Hollow invited the Jewish community, as well as board members, staff, residents, guests and family to an Open House event honoring The Dallas Home for Jewish Aged for its 60-year history of serving seniors and their families.

Percentage of proceeds earmarked for Arizona Preservation Foundation outreach and education

History and mystery abound in Peter Mattes' first novel, Flashback. Join present-day Alin Hanks as he moves back and forth through time blending history, politics and science to create a better future.

Dos Santos, a novel by Ithaca author Fernando de Aragón, is a finalist in 15th Annual International Latino Book Awards, the most important awards program celebrating achievement in Latino literature.

(Ticonderoga, NY) Fort Ticonderoga opens for the 2013 season on Friday, May 17, and will offer new programs, living history weekends, events, exhibits, gardens, a new Carillon Battlefield hiking trail, and canoe rentals.

From the highly acclaimed authors of The Trials of Lenny Bruce, Ron Collins and David Skover’s MANIA: The Story of the Outraged & Outrageous Lives That Launched a Cultural Revolution (Top Five Books; 3/1/2013; $26.00) tells the mad, manic,...

Beginning May 2013, the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) is offering a series of interactive walking tours designed to educate and inspire.

As the world’s preeminent observatory during the first half of the twentieth century, Mount Wilson holds a unique place in the history of scientific endeavor.

(Ticonderoga, NY)  Fort Ticonderoga and America’s National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) have partnered for a second year to connect people traveling between New York City and Montreal to one of the nation’s oldest and most significant...

(Ticonderoga, NY) Fort Ticonderoga joins a national celebration April 21-27 to thank volunteers for their service throughout the year.

Jackie Robinson Day is a fitting tribute to major league baseball's #42, a giant among men and a player whose determination and accomplishments on and off the field compelled America to confront harmful racial stereotypes.

(BOSTON, MA) – Boston might be known as America’s walking city, but how many people actually stop and explore this historic playground? Beginning May 2013, the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) is offering a series of interactive walking tours...

Remember Point Publishes Remarkable World War II, Nazi Occupation Memoir in Paperback and eBook on Amazon, Kindle, Barnes and Noble and More.

COMPLICIT, a new documentary film, explores the impact of the WWII Jewish refugee issue on the Roosevelt legacy. Candid interviews with surviving passengers from the refugee ship, SS St Louis, assert that the US Coast Guard prevented landing in US.

Narrative in Bestselling Author Viola’s New Book Releasing May 2013 From David C Cook Is His Life’s Work; More Than 40 Well-Known Authors So Far Recommend God’s Favorite Place on...

Lynx will be open to the public for ship's historical tours and sailing excursions from the Harborage Marina in St. Petersburg, FL, through April 14. She will be in West Palm Beach April 23-28.

Resurrection Of Reason: The Second Coming Of Facts Over...

Aquila Polonica Publishing announced today that Audible, Inc., the leading provider of premium digital spoken audio information and entertainment on the Internet, will release three of its award-winning World War II titles in audio book...

The Galveston County Museum is requesting one-of-a-kind items related to the historic Hotel Galvez & Spa as well as items from Old Galveston Club to display in the hotel’s popular Hall of...

Interactive Website of Exhibits Articulating Baseball’s...

(Ticonderoga, NY, March 20, 2013) – Phase two of Fort Ticonderoga’s three-phase master plan is underway as America’s FortTM begins to develop new, innovative, and exciting guest experiences.

(Ticonderoga, NY) Fort Ticonderoga recently received a grant from Champlain National Bank supporting school outreach programs in several northern New York communities in 2013.

(Ticonderoga, NY) Fort Ticonderoga is excited to announce two new additions to its year-round Interpretive Department staff.

(Ticonderoga, NY) Fort Ticonderoga is pleased to announce the recipients of teacher scholarships to attend the Eighteenth Annual War College of the Seven Years’ War May 17-19, 2013.

Let's recognize some local and international sheroes on Saturday, March 23.

In her book The Quack’s Daughter: A True Story about the Private Life of a Victorian College Girl, Greta Nettleton tells for the first time the story of her great-grandmother Cora Keck (1865-1921), an Iowa girl sent to Vassar College, and Cora’s...

President Obama has proclaimed March 2013 “Irish-American Heritage Month.”  But while it seems everyone has heard about Saint Patrick banishing snakes from the Emerald Isle, did you know that he played a key role in the development of Western...

Famed radio host Bob Steele was on Connecticut’s premier radio station, WTIC, for many years. His show included a feature he called “Tiddly Winks,” in which he read short, unusual news items from around the world.

With a history dating back 113 years, St. Barnabas Health System takes time to remember its selfless and visionary founder, Gouverneur Provoost Hance, who would have celebrated his 132nd birthday on March 28, 2013. Each year the Hance Award, St.

The SCHF is extremely proud to present the 5th Annual Chocolate Affair on Thursday, May 2 at 7:00pm in the SCH Auditorium. This elegant evening will include scrumptious chocolate desserts, drinks, and entertainment by the Mulligan Brothers.

Josef Jindřich Šechtl: Photographer's Diary 1928-1954 immerses the reader in the distinctive vision of Josef Jindřich Šechtl. Šechtl succeeded in using his 35mm Leica to capture the fleeting nature of private and public social events.

Startup AW YEAH has tapped into the creative talents of the DC area to build the next generation of web experiences, starting with a powerful short film.

Narrative in Viola’s New Book Changed His Life; Authors Mary DeMuth, Leonard Sweet, Craig Keener, Ron Edmondson Recommend Book

Celebrating Women's History Month Friday, March 1st at 6:30 pm Cierra's will interview powerful and influential woman. Starting with Eveline Pierre, the Executive Director of the Haitian Heritage Museum and author of "The Secret to Winning Big".

Poricy Park Conservancy announces their community programs for March and April 2013, where there's something for everyone. Poricy Park is located at 345 Oak Hill Road in Middletown.

In celebration of Black History, LOQUACIOUS & BODACIOUS: The Life and Times of Zora Neale Hurston, opens in West Palm Beach, Florida March 9, at 8 p.m., The Bhetty Waldron Theatre; with Karen Stephens, directed by Bob Carter

Not enough U.S. History and Geography is being taught in our schools these days. Something needs to be done about this.

On 3/9/13 The African American Museum/Library @ Oakland hosts, historian Thomas Guzman-Sanchez and presents new exhibit on urban dance history newly uncovered in his film & new book “Underground Dance Masters: Final History of a Forgotten Era”