Chinese libraries make antique books available online
Walt Chantry, historian and antique book collector, is overjoyed by news from China that has added a rich array of ancient texts to a digital database. A major move in documenting and further understanding the history of China and…
Modern History: Droughts Out West
The Western United States is setting records in weather this year. According to meteorologists across the country, the area is experiencing the most severe drought in these modern times. Walt Chantry discusses this weather history update: The dry summer…
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…
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