Blood and Treasure

Summer may be winding down, but that doesn't mean that the adventures must stop. Below is

by Tom Clavin

“Over the course of twelve months Jedediah Smith had become the first European American to lead

by Tom Clavin

On September 26, 1820, legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone died at the extraordinary age of 85. The

by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin

Previously, I discussed Simon Kenton, friend to Daniel Boone and fellow legendary frontiersman. Today, it’s

by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin

One of the more important figures in the Revolutionary War was Simon Kenton. What, you’ve never

by The History Reader

While the holidays are primarily a time to reconnect with family and friends, there is nothing

by The History Reader

The United States first celebrated Father’s Day on June 19, 1910. 111 years later, the holiday

by Bob Drury & Tom Clavin

Daniel Boone heard the piercing shrieks coming from the river and recognized them as only a

by Bob Drury & Tom Clavin

Daniel Boone was too far away to hear his oldest boy’s screams as the tall Indian