michellebenningtonJul 286 minMysteries & Histories: A Slice of KentuckyIn the past couple weeks, I've had the great pleasure of attending two fascinating lectures. One was at the public library in my town and...
michellebenningtonJan 29, 20229 min"The White Squaw": Two Women in One LifeCynthia Ann Parker’s story is a tragic one. She was born to Silas Mercer Parker and Lucinda Parker (née Duty) in Crawford County,...
michellebenningtonJan 17, 20227 minQuanah Parker: The Last Comanche ChiefI became interested in learning more about Quanah Parker after discovering the book Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise...
michellebenningtonApr 1, 20213 minThe Mysterious Origins of April Fools' Day Today I woke up and realized it's April Fools' Day. Fortunately, I'm no longer in high school and don't have to worry about diligently che