Category Archives: International

One of America’s most remote national parks

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Tim

By guest blogger Jay Blossom Hurricane Ian cut a catastrophic path across Florida on September 28, 2022, causing at least 109 deaths and resulting in perhaps $47 billion in damage. But before its landfall near Fort Myers, the storm had … Continue reading →

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Star-Spangled is now available!

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Tim

            “Grove provides a page-turning narrative that enhances the familiar aspects of this story and fills in those little-known areas… Generous archival illustrations and the rich and varied backmatter make this a boon for fledgling … Continue reading →

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Ironbridge Gorge’s place in world history

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Tim

The world’s first iron bridge. Continue reading →

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Gloucester Cathedral and the US national anthem

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Tim

An unexpected connection to American history found in Gloucester Cathedral in England. Continue reading →

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Blenheim Palace and Americans

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Tim

Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers an interesting intersection of American and British history. Continue reading →

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The power in a view

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Tim

I checked into the hotel and walked into my room. It was a room with a view alright — a view south to Canada. Where was I? Detroit. Other than thinking it cool that I was maybe the only place the … Continue reading →

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Immigrants come to Wisconsin

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Tim

How often do you get to see a Norwegian or Finnish farm? In America? Or see nine newborn piglets, or taste horehound candy, or ride an 1880s tricycle… On a recent trip to Milwaukee to visit a friend, we headed … Continue reading →

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First Flight Around the World, finalist for nonfiction award

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Tim

I’m honored that my recent book First Flight Around the World: The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race has been named a finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award. Few people know about this 1924 Army Air Service … Continue reading →

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Japanese American history in Washington

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Tim

Bainbridge Island sits in Puget Sound, a 35 minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. The lush island has been named among the best places to live in the United States. I visited to attend a three-day symposium for museum folks … Continue reading →

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World Flight starting line and finish line

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Tim

Is there a history site you’ve wanted to visit for a long time? I finally managed a visit to one that had been on my list. I was doing research for my recent book, First Flight Around the World, and … Continue reading →

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