Jan Otte

Why the Next Big Fashion Revolution Might Come From the Military
Fashion and the military might seem worlds apart, but they have more in common than you might think. The military ...

Building the Iron Highway: The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad
The Dream of Connecting Two Oceans The Dream of Connecting Two Oceans (image credits: pixabay) Picture this: a nation split ...

The Hidden History of Civil Rights in Mississippi
The Forgotten Heroes Before the Headlines The Forgotten Heroes Before the Headlines (image credits: flickr) Long before Freedom Summer put ...

The U.S. State That Will Disappear First—Scientists Say the Clock Is Ticking
Understanding the Threat: Rising Sea Levels Understanding the Threat: Rising Sea Levels (image credits: pixabay) The threat of rising sea ...

How Colorado Became a Hub for Outdoor Innovation
The Billion-Dollar Mountain Economy That Started It All The Billion-Dollar Mountain Economy That Started It All (image credits: flickr) Picture ...

How Utah Balances Rapid Growth and Natural Conservation
The Population Boom That’s Reshaping the Beehive State The Population Boom That’s Reshaping the Beehive State (image credits: unsplash) Utah ...

America’s Most Haunted State? These Eerie Stories Will Make You Think Twice
When it comes to ghostly tales and paranormal activity, the United States is a land rich with haunted history. But ...
Cities in the Renaissance: The Invention of Fashion
The Dawn of Fashion in the Renaissance Era The Dawn of Fashion in the Renaissance Era (image credits: wikimedia) The ...
The Cultural Renaissance in New Mexico’s Art Communities
Santa Fe Emerges as America’s Third-Largest Art Market Santa Fe Emerges as America’s Third-Largest Art Market (image credits: flickr) Something ...

10 Pivotal Moments in U.S. Women’s History
Pivotal Moments in U.S. Women’s History The history of the United States is rich with transformative events, and among these, ...