There’s a rich history of Black inventors in the United States that likely begins before our current historical record—but there’s plenty of noteworthy individuals we know of who changed the world ...
Everyday routines often look ordinary until the history behind them comes into view. A warm house in January, groceries that survive a long truck route, safer elevator rides, a quick cataract ...
These are some of the women behind the technologies that make our modern world go round, from WiFi to windshield wipers. Reading time 5 minutes In our technology-dominated world, it’s easy to forget ...
When inventor and scientist Josh Miele was 4 years old, a neighbor poured sulfuric acid on his head, burning and permanently blinding him. In his new book Connecting Dots: A Blind Life, Miele ...
DIAMOND, Mo. — A local documentary highlights the star-spangled past of one of Southwest Missouri’s biggest figures. A film titled, ‘Seeds of Success’ is on display this weekend and it is chronicling ...
Sure, she’s one of the most well-known inventors of our time, selling more than $3 billion in product and bringing us simple solutions like the Huggable Hanger or The Miracle Mop. Sure, the rocky ...
Wrapping up the celebration of Black History Month in Vigo County with a presentation to bring local black history to life. This program was completely free and many members of the community stopped ...