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So Ramses II looked like Stanley Tucci?
Using CT software, scientists employ sophisticated 3D imagery to visualize how the famed Egyptian ruler looked at the age of 45 and 90.
Joyce Faulkner
Jan 15, 20231 min read


Inspiring Women Barbie: Ida B. Wells
In January 2022, Mattel launched its Barbie Doll of Ida B. Well, journalist and activist for women's suffrage.

Mindy Lawrence
Jan 14, 20231 min read


A Quick Lesson on the Memory Palace
Memorizing information is sometimes difficult.

Mindy Lawrence
Jan 12, 20231 min read


The Anatomy of a Book
This is a video describing the parts of a hardbound book.

Mindy Lawrence
Jan 12, 20231 min read


Woodward Collection
Available at Bookish in Fort Smith, Chapters on Main in Van Buren, Amazon, and lulu.com

marcus2210
Jan 6, 20231 min read


What to Expect!
Things to know as we choose how we want to experience the Panama Canal itself.
Joyce Faulkner
Dec 22, 20222 min read


Inspirations!
Because creativity is wild. And contagious! And inspiring!
Joyce Faulkner
Dec 21, 20221 min read


A Tour of the Emerald Princess cabin options…
A tour of cabin options on The Emerald Princess that will take us on our cruise through the Panama Canal!
Joyce Faulkner
Dec 18, 20222 min read


Red Engine Press Panama Canal Authors/Artists/Photographers/Historians Cruisers Information Post 1.
Red Engine Press Cruisers
Joyce Faulkner
Oct 28, 20223 min read


Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Orphan Train
Video by Micheal T. Keane
Joyce Faulkner
Sep 28, 20221 min read


Learning about the Battle of Massard Prairie at the Fort Smith Historic Site
Learning about the Battle of Massard Prairie at the Fort Smith Historic Site
Joyce Faulkner
Aug 14, 20221 min read


With sons in the sun...
July 17th, 1863 was one of a number of turning points in the American Civil War.
tomwing13
Jul 18, 20223 min read


Mayor George McGill surprises the Fort Smith Historical Society!
Thank you Mayor Mcgill!
Joyce Faulkner
Jul 12, 20221 min read


Susan/Bette/Julia versus Jessica/Joan/Maud
Or will I continue seeing battling female ghosts in my dark roast…in my dreams…in old buildings…in museums…on Hulu?
Joyce Faulkner
Jul 11, 20222 min read


And so, it begins...
Raconteur: a person who tells stories and anecdotes with skill. Rackensack: Since the 1840's, the informal, derogatory, historical,...
tomwing13
Jul 9, 20222 min read


Storytelling connects old and young, the talkative and the mute, the song with the breeze…
Storytelling connects old and young, the talkative and the mute, the song with the breeze…
Joyce Faulkner
Jul 7, 20220 min read


COMMAND FAILURE: Lloyd Fredendall and the Battle Kasserine Pass
Army Chief of Staff General George Marshal famously was reputed to have, whether real or metaphorically, a “black book” in which he kept…

djonzim
Jun 27, 20224 min read


When writing a novel…
As part of our research, we discovered two big events that bookend the story we are telling…the explosion of 1894 and the “cyclone” of 1898.
Joyce Faulkner
Jun 24, 20221 min read


Researching “Vala’s Bed.”
There is an old axim, “Write what you know.” However, I doubt that advice was ever meant to be literal.
Joyce Faulkner
Jun 22, 20223 min read


When big historical events spur authors to write…
History is often the spur for Historical Novels.
Joyce Faulkner
May 24, 20221 min read
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