James J. Hill built a business from the ground up and in the process helped define the limits of Minnesota and the Northwest, leaving the Great Northern Railway.

Oct 13, 2009 - Jason Chavis

The "Second Battle of Bunker Hill" in the Silver Valley of Idaho was a destructive turn of events that paralyzed the region

Mar 10, 2009 - Michelle Glowen

Financier John Pierpont Morgan stanched further economic collapse by shoring up the government in 1895 and financial institutions in 1907.

Apr 20, 2009 - William L. Wunder

Susan Bonzon Ralston, who has to have more lives than Imelda Marcos has shoes, lands on her feet again after Abramoff, Bush, Norquist, Reed and Rove.

Jan 2, 2012 - Rick Stelnick

James Murray had dedicated his working life to compiling the Oxford English Dictionary, a project which remains unrivalled in the publishing world.

Jun 3, 2007 - Neil Gunn

Prospect Hill Cemetery, located at 3202 Parker Street, in Omaha, is believed to be Omaha's oldest cemetery, dating back to 1858.

Jan 12, 2009 - Melissa Kucirek

In 1804 a clash occurred west of Sydney that took its name from an Irish rebellion six years earlier. What they had in common was an uprising against British authority.

Mar 23, 2010 - Brian Cross

The plain gray stucco neoclassical mansion housed war conferences. It also witnessed the death of a child and a visit by Abraham Lincoln.

Dec 14, 2009 - Mike Virgintino

This Oprah Book Club selection is a dismal, but ingenious read.

Jul 28, 2010 - Melissa Hodges

In this exclusive interview, Louis XIV's lead singer looks forward to heading back home, recording the band's latest album "Slick Dogs and Ponies" and their DIY ethos.

Apr 19, 2008 - Mikala Taylor

James Garfield's home in Mentor, Ohio is a shrine to the president, his family and the American public who made sure his family was taken care of after his assassination.

Mar 23, 2010 - Marilyn Jones

Buried in New York after his death, the re-interrment of President James Monroe's remains made national news.

Feb 11, 2009 - Jim Rada

When James VI of Scotland became James I he must have felt like he had won the lottery. England was wealthier than Scotland but royal authority seemed unhindered.

Nov 2, 2008 - Barry Vale

Downtown Jacksonville's St. James Building has had quite the storied history. Today, it remains as one of the River City's architectural jewels.

Nov 30, 2009 - Devan Stuart

Born the son of a Glasgow merchant James Douglas worked his way through the ranks to become the governor of British Columbia.

Apr 8, 2008 - William Silvester

The Getty Museums in Los Angeles are an important attraction for art, architecture, and garden aficionados.

Jul 31, 2009 - Tom Wolsey

This fun book of poems and short stories for children has been part of Australian literary culture for more than 80 years.

Mar 17, 2009 - Susan Whelan

General Jeb Stuart was an expert in reconnaissance and the use of cavalry to support offensive assaults during the U.S. Civil War.

Jul 14, 2009 - Jim Osborn