I really enjoy dipping my toes into veins of history that are completely new to me.
I really enjoy dipping my toes into veins of history that are completely new to me.
In honor of Women’s History Month, I’m sharing a few thoughts about how first-person accounts from women in history enliven their stories and help us understand their lives.
A spirit of fair play and a desire to do justice to the stranger within our gates – words that make me nostalgic and maybe a little optimistic, too.
Two welders ready to get to work? Not so fast. Here’s an update on my most recent interview.
Allan Crite captured everyday life in the city in ways that resonate strongly with me.
Freedmen’s Town in Houston, where those emancipated from slavery formed a community, combines history and art.
A few months ago, I told you I would be doing book research on the Houston Ship Channel. Now, here’s what I did.
I looked at 8 portraits, from the 15th to the 20th century, to discover lessons for those of us writing about others’ lives.
In 1888, a drive of 60 miles was extraordinary. Bertha Benz was the first person to undertake such a drive.
