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Blog Introduction: On March 16, 1758, a group of Comanche warriors raided the Mission of San Saba in present-day central Texas. The attack killed or wounded nearly half of the mission’s inhabitants and sent shockwaves throughout the Spanish colonies in North America. In response to the raid, the Spanish mounted a massive expedition against the […]
Are you thinking of planting winter wheat for the first time? If you live in a wheat-growing region, you may have noticed that your local garden center is already selling winter wheat seed. That’s because now is the perfect time to plant this beneficial crop. Winter wheat can help improve your soil quality and prevent […]
If you’re looking for an interesting and unique plant to add to your garden, look no further than the lifesaver cactus! These fascinating plants produce amazing 5-pointed, star-like blooms with zebra stripes and a thickened center that resembles a root beer-flavored Lifesaver. They also have fascinating 4-sided stems with soft teeth along the edges. In […]
Kevin Hicks has been leading students on tours of Chepstow Castle for almost 30 years, and he’s accumulated quite a few secrets about the castle over that time! In this special video tour, Hicks takes us on a tour of his favourite castle and shares some of the fascinating secrets he’s discovered. From the hidden […]
On March 14, 1912, the Floyd Allen Clan carried out one of the most brutal attacks in Appalachian history. In the space of 90 seconds, 57 bullets were fired into the Hillsville courthouse, killing five men and wounding three more. The Allens were a notorious family from Carroll County, Virginia, who had a long history […]
In his recent book, Hyperfocus, Chris Bailey talks about how our ability to focus is the key to productivity, creativity, and living a meaningful life. By harnessing our attention and learning to focus deeper, we can get more done in less time and become more creative in the process. In this blog post, we’ll summarize […]
