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A History of the English-Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill wrote his work A History of the English-Speaking Peoples over the course of a decade and a half. The works give an extensive account of the history of Britain and America, from ...

John Rogers: Sculpting the Civil War

A sculptor for the people, John Rogers produced his Civil War works in plaster rather than bronze, so that more could actually afford to purchase them. His works were used almost as in-home monumen...

Spreading the News of the Emancipation Proclamation

Broadsides of the Emancipation Proclamation helped spread the news of the abolition of slavery. Read more about these decorative documents in this week's blog.

From Corsica to Saint Helena- the Eccentric Life of Napoleon Bonaparte

A famed military figure, Napoleon Bonaparte is arguably one of the most famous Frenchmen to ever emerge out of the 19th century. His legacy endures in the form of endless literature that meticulous...

Illustrating Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn"

The drawings Edward Kemble produced for Adventures of Huckleberry Finn were his first book illustrations, and the ones he is still best known for. A young yet prodigious illustrator for magazines a...

The First Frigate of the United States Navy

On March 27, 1794, the United States Congress authorized construction of the original six frigates of the United States Navy. On May 10, 1797, the U.S.S. United States, a wooden hulled, three-maste...

Yellowstone: The World's First National Park

In honor of the 151st anniversary of Yellowstone becoming the United States first National Park, we take a deeper dive into the history of Yellowstone and how it captivated not only U.S. travelers,...

A Stunning 19th Century Family Bible

The advent of the printing press encouraged the craft of books that the small, literate class valued well as works of art. In the late 19th century, several publishers sought to elevate the book ba...

American Eagle Carver George Strapf

A patriotic work, this hand-carved wooden eagle by American artist George Strapf is a stunning example of early Pennsylvanian craftsmanship. The carving dates to the end of the turn of the 20th cen...

Collecting Vintage Silver Keepsake Boxes

Trinket or jewelry keepsake boxes have taken on many forms since their first conception in ancient times. However their purpose remains the same; to store jewelry and other items precious to the o...