Valentine’s Day often portrays modern romance as private and uninterrupted—two people alone, speaking freely, maybe even holding hands without witnesses. However, it wasn’t always so, as writing Secrets to the [...]
As Americans witness the escalation of violence in cities far from our own borders, I can’t help recalling another period when isolated clashes hardened into full-scale war. This is Part [...]
Several years before the Civil War, Daniel Read (D.R.) Anthony—a fiery Quaker from upstate New York and brother to Susan B. Anthony—was already fighting for freedom on the Kansas-Missouri border. [...]
How do you celebrate 50 years of marriage? Jon and I marked our milestone by sailing up, up, and away in a hot air balloon! Floating high above the fields [...]
As fireworks light up the sky and flags ripple in the breeze this July 4th, Americans celebrate independence—the hard-won freedom to shape our own destinies. But amid the picnics [...]
The moment I stepped into the Kansas State Capitol and saw the “Rebel Women” mural, I stopped in my tracks. Towering eight feet high and stretching nineteen feet wide, the [...]
Just back from my Leavenworth talk—and I’ve got some fun photos to share! This history-rich Kansas town has a special place in my heart—and in the life of Annie Anthony [...]
March—Women’s History Month—has been quite the adventure for me. It’s been a fulfilling whirlwind, and I’ve managed to bring a ton of ideas to life. Here are a few highlights: [...]
As we approach Valentine’s Day, I realize what an intricate dance Victorian courtship was for Daniel Anthony and Annie Osborn. Among the upper classes that Annie frequented, it took considerable [...]
Lots of pretty pictures today! Be sure to read all the way to the end! Creating Victorian hairstyles This beautiful art demanded a significant amount of time spent in front [...]
