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Katherine Goble Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson I was thinking about…The Pioneering Women of NASA By Andy Lee I was thinking about...the untold stories of the groundbreaking women who launched us into space. When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their historic first steps on the surface of the moon in 1969, an estimated … Continue reading I was thinking about…The Pioneering Women of NASA

The Disappearance of the USS Cyclops By Andy Lee I was thinking about...the puzzling vanishing of a massive naval carrier and her 300 souls. March 1918. As World War I reached its crescendo, the mammoth USS Cyclops prepared for her fateful final voyage. Loaded down with over 10,000 tons of manganese ore and 300 crew … Continue reading The Disappearance of the USS Cyclops

Saying Goodbye to Uncle Gene There won’t be my usual “I was thinking about...” post today or the rest of the week. All my thoughts are with my Uncle Gene as we gather to say goodbye. I’ll forever associate him with an OU cap he always wore so proudly. In fact, I can’t recall ever … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to Uncle Gene

I was thinking about…the tunnels under downtown Oklahoma City. By Andy Lee Underneath the streets of Oklahoma City lies a vast network of tunnels that the general public rarely sees. Stretching for miles beneath the downtown area, these tunnels were constructed in the early 20th century as part of an ambitious urban planning project. But … Continue reading Journey to the Center of OKC

I was thinking about... Vladimir Nabokov, the literary legend's little-known passion for chasing winged wonders. His seminal works like "Lolita" and "Pale Fire" tower as monuments of 20th century literature. But few realize Vladimir Nabokov's most ardent love was not solely reserved for the written word. Beyond his canonical books, he was also a devoted … Continue reading Chasing Butterflies with Nabokov: The Man Behind the Novelist

I was thinking about...the real-life shipwreck treasure drama forgotten for over a century. By Andy Lee In 1857, the SS Central America steamship was bursting with precious cargo - not just her hundreds of passengers seeking their fortunes out west, but also over one ton of gold. This glittering bounty had been destined for New … Continue reading The Forgotten Wreck of the SS Central America

I was thinking about...The Lost City of Cahokia: A Peek into America's Ancient Civilization By Andy Lee So, I was reading about this ancient city called Cahokia the other day, and I was blown away. I mean, I had never heard of it before, and it's right here in the United States! Usually when we … Continue reading The Lost City of Cahokia: A Peek into America’s Ancient Civilization

I was thinking about…The Spies Among Us: Women in Espionage During the American Revolution By Andy Lee So, I was reading about the American Revolution the other day, and I was struck by how many women were involved in espionage. I mean, I knew that some women had been spies, but I didn't realize how … Continue reading The Spies Among Us: Women in Espionage During the American Revolution

I was thinking about... America's Oldest City: Discovering the Hidden History of St. Augustine, Florida By Andy Lee Upon researching U.S. history, it's easy to default to thoughts of renowned locations like Philadelphia, Boston, or New Orleans. Yet, the designation of the oldest continuously occupied city in the United States belongs to an unassuming gem … Continue reading America’s Oldest City: Discovering the Hidden History of St. Augustine, Florida

I was thinking about…In the Footsteps of Lewis and Clark: The Untold Story of Their Expedition By Andy Lee Hello, my friends, Settle in with your favorite cup of coffee or tea as we journey together through a chapter of American history. The narrative we'll delve into today is an untold one that sits like … Continue reading I was thinking about…In the Footsteps of Lewis and Clark: The Untold Story of Their Expedition