How to Organize Your Antique Book Collection
Keeping a collection of antique books can be a marvelous adventure! But without proper organization, your greatest gems may collect more dust than appreciation. Here are Walt Chantry’s suggestions on how to organize your personal library: Separate hard covers…
These Confederate Statues Have Been Removed
Brick by toppled brick, statue by dismantled statue, the history of the American Civil War is being diminished and destroyed. Historian, Walt Chantry, provides a list of the confederate statues that have been removed in the past three years…
Happy National Pizza Day!
The history of pizza is a delicious dive into a dish that the world has enjoyed for centuries. Walt Chantry celebrates National Pizza Day and World Pizza Day with a taste of history: Did you know that pizza is…
Romanian History Under Attack
A building steeped in Romanian history is at risk of being destroyed. These young historians in Romania are doing their part to prevent this from happening. Walt Chantry shares the story: In Romania, a focal point of the nation’s…
Arcadia to publish history of King City
Residents of King City (and everyone else) will soon have the chance to travel back in time. Thanks to Arcadia Publishing, the Monterey County city will have its story told in a new book! Years may have passed, with…
Jack Coan transfers to Notre Dame
It’s not something you see every season in the world of college football. But it certainly shakes up the field! Walt Chantry shares news of quarterback Jack Coan’s transfer from Wisconsin to Notre Dame. College students transfer to different…
‘Deadliest Days’ help Americans remember history — and realize the present
As Covid rages on, the daily death toll regrettably continues to rise across the US. To call attention to the severity of following pandemic-driven safety precautions, a Twitter user named Carey B shared a list of the ‘Deadliest Days…
Wanted: Books Written in French
In Garden City, New York, a fellow reader is searching for books written in French. The books will be gifted to a 90 year old woman who collects old French books. Do you have any old books that you’re…
President Donald J. Trump Makes History
Following the outcome of the 2020 election, Donald J. Trump has made presidential history. Walt Chantry discusses the details: To say the least, the 2020 presidential election has made American history. Our nation’s 45th president, Donald J. Trump racked…
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