July 1, 1916. Charles Vansant, of Philadelphia, is down the shore for the 4th and staying with his family at the Engleside Hotel in Beach...

On May 7, 1915, the Cunard Liner Lusitania was torpedoed by a German U-boat off the coast of County Cork, Ireland. ⁠She sank within 20...

As anyone who grew up in the Philadelphia area will tell you, Christmas just wasn't Christmas without a stop at John Wanamaker's...

“So, this time 10 years ago, I embarked on the wonderful journey that is Motherhood. As noted throughout, I’ve currently been researching...

Alright, admit it. You read that in Kate Smith’s voice, didn’t you? This week we’re headed back over the bridge to the City of Brotherly...

Welcome to the 3rd segment of Laura’s Library- an exhibition of the research materials I poured over while preparing my historical...