Martín de Alarcón: The Forgotten Founder of San Antonio
byMartín de Alarcón, a Spanish sailor, thrived in the world of the Spanish military. The Spanish crown appointed him to protect the country in…
People
Radiator Springs and the Old Spanish Trail: How Pixar’s Cars Reflects the History of an Old Auto Route
byAlmost every family has a story they can tell about a long distance road trip; it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t. For children…
Hope and Grief: Robert Kennedy’s Speech on the night of Dr. King’s Assassination
by“Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. … I’m not…
Fyre Festival: Trouble in Paradise
byApril 28, 2017 was a day that would burn William “Billy” McFarland’s reputation to the ground. Unbeknownst to all that anticipated this date, complete…
On the Road Again: Charlotte Kahl’s Journey Along the Old Spanish Trail
byFew of those who are passionate about history have dedicated as many years to a single project as Charlotte Kahl. Many find interest in…
Elaine Brown and the Hidden Truths of the Black Panther Party
byRoaring permeated throughout the city of Los Angeles, California, as over ten thousand people joined for a political rally honoring the pending trial of…
Queen of all Trades: Nzinga Mbande, Queen of Ndongo and Matamba
byQueen Njinga was the ruler of the Kingdom of Ndongo and the Kingdom of Matamba, a Queen of two nations, an enemy of the…
Dickens’ Uprising from the Slums of England and Adversities
byA distinctive quality of a genius is the genius’ ability to retain information and the ability to recount memories in a picturesque manner. Dickens…
Creating a Monster: Richard Ramirez, The Night Stalker
byIt was the night of June 28, 1984. Jennie Vincow, a 79-year-old mother, had seen her son the day before and was getting ready…
The Eminem Show That You Don’t Know
byEnter year 2002. Eminem has already set himself apart from various Detroit artists through his unique rapping style, but his first three studio albums…
1986 Argentina vs England World Cup Quarterfinal: Diego Armando Maradona’s “Hand Of God”
byBorn and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 30, 1961, Diego Armando Maradona began his football career at the age of nine and…
To Love A Serial Killer
by“This is a feeling that began for me as long ago as that Friday, August 30, 1985, the night before he was arrested and…
Tesla and the War of the Currents
byThe flash of a lightning bolt is one of nature’s most powerful phenomena. It also is a great metaphor for the mind of Nikola…
The Notorious RBG
byWinner of the Spring 2019 StMU History Media Award for Best Article in the Category of “Political History” Being admitted into law school is…
Sticks & Stones May Break My Bones, But My Words Will Build an Army Against Apartheid
byWinner of the Spring 2019 StMU History Media Award for Article with the Best Title “I have fought against white domination, and I have…
“Doctor Miracle”: Denis Mukwege, Healing Women, Children, and Communities
byIn what has been called the “rape capital of the world” by a top UN official, Dr. Denis Mukwege offers hope to women whose…
The Bearded Lady
byDiamond Smith has struggled with excessive facial hair since the age of fifteen. She would shave her face in the morning and then notice…
RuPaul’s Influence On Drag: You Better Work!
byWinner of the Spring 2019 StMU History Media Award for Best Article in the Category of “Cultural History” RuPaul’s most iconic and memorable moments…
Nothing keeps Amberley Snyder from getting back on the horse
byIt only took three seconds for Amberley Snyder to look down at her phone. She had chosen not to buckle her seat belt in…
Breaking Silence or Just Speaking Louder?: The Story of Larry Nassar and his 499 Victims
byThe phone rings and when you answer the call, a person claiming to be with law enforcement tells you that he or she has…