History is a great thing. I can honestly say that I love learning new things about our past, especially the little tidbits that wouldn’t typic…

It’s been roughly 3 1/2 years since I began writing this weekly history column. At this point, I think it’s safe to say that I like to write. …

EDITOR NOTE: This is Part 4 of a series of history columns about Glencoe Medal of Honor recipient Axel Reed, who fought in the Civil War. Clic…

EDITOR NOTE: This is Part 3 of a series of history columns about Glencoe Medal of Honor recipient Axel Reed, who fought in the Civil War. Clic…

EDITOR NOTE: This is Part 2 of a series of history columns about Glencoe Medal of Honor recipient Axel Reed, who fought in the Civil War. Clic…

His name was Axel Reed, and he was no ordinary soldier. He fought for the Union during the American Civil War and rose to the rank of captain.…

It was the end of summer in 1904, a time of year when a hint of autumn begins to creep into the cool, crisp morning air. Farmers across McLeod…

It’s believed, that through all human history, 97% of our history has been lost.

You’ve probably heard of Daytona Beach, Bristol and Talladega. You’ve maybe even heard of Grove Creek or I-94 Speedway. These are, of course, …

It’s often hard to imagine what life must have been like 150 years ago. Our modern eyes are used to seeing things such as paved roads, streetl…