A Beautiful Sight, We’re Happy Tonight
This past Monday, winter officially arrived in the northern hemisphere. Here in Ohio, however, winter weather has been scarce; though some of …
Who Was Samuel Medary?
Praised by Democrats, denigrated by Whigs and Republicans, and a household name to all, Samuel Medary–the “Old Wheel-horse of Democracy”– was a …
“A Symbol of Good Will and Love”
For hundreds of years, evergreen plants have been a symbol of hope during winter’s cold, gray months. Many pre-Christianity cultures hung evergreen …
Leaves of Affection: A Look at Autograph Books of the 19th Century
Autograph books have been around for centuries. They originally were a way for students to collect signatures of classmates and instructors. Most …
