Our Rich History: The misadventures of Thaddeus Lowe and the beginnings of modern aeronautics
By Jacob Koch Special to NKyTribune On the morning of April 20, 1861, Thaddeus Lowe (1832–1913) would prepare to set…
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Our Rich History: Don Heinrich Tolzmann’s new book, ‘German Heritage Explorations,’ shares his expertise
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune If you want to learn more about a foreign nation, you visit it….
Our Rich History: Business branding and regional trademarks — some recognized globally
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune All of us have identities — sort of like product brands—in addition to our…
Our Rich History: In Normandy, the only way to learn was the hard way — and survival was prize
By Stephen Enzweiler Special to the NKyTribune [Part 4 in a continuing series commemorating the 75th anniversary of the closing…
Our Rich History: XU’s Roger Fortin releases a timely book on American freedoms — and responsibilities
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Japan is one of the world’s sacred…
Our Rich History: One small step for NASA, one regional leap for discovery — the local connections
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Apollo missions boosted American pride. Did you realize, though, that NASA programs have also…
Our Rich History: Cleaner than water, used as money, whiskey in region started with wheat field
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune John Riddle planted Cincinnati’s first wheat field in 1791. Though only a four-acre plot,…
Our Rich History: Letters from Covington soldier tell of sunlit days in England before D-Day
Part 3 of a continuing series on the 75th anniversary of the closing stages of World War II By Stephen…
Our Rich History: Fifty years ago, first Moon Walker spurred imaginations of legions of ‘Moon Men’
By Stephen Enzweiler Special to the NKyTribune Fifty years ago, on July 16, 1969, the greatest adventure in the history…
Our Rich History: This is what the Fourth of July celebration was like in Fort Washington in 1792
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune On July 3, 1792, a ten-year-old Oliver Spencer left the settlement of Columbia with…
Our Rich History: Ludlow War Heroes forgotten no longer; 900 served but 27 did not return home
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Part 2 of a continuing series on the 75th anniversary of the closing…
Our Rich History: First St. Mary’s church left an enduring legacy to the people of Covington
By Stephen Enzweiler Special to the Tribune On the morning of Sunday, September 21, 1834, two men boarded a ferry…
Our Rich History: Passenger Pigeons were once a common sight, and food source, in the Tristate
By Steve Preston Special to the NKyTribune Imagine the noonday sun blackened by what appears to be a moving and…
Our Rich History: In 1869 Lucy Stone lectures in Cincinnati, refuting stereotypes of her day
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Sometimes in American history, it seems harder for us to extend dignity and…
Our Rich History: Remembering D-Day 75 years later — and the heroic veterans who landed at Normandy
Part 1 of a continuing series on the 75th anniversary of the closing stages of World War II By Paul…
Our Rich History: A tribute to Doris Day, hometown Cincinnati girl who became a legend in Hollywood
By John Schlipp Special to the NKyTribune Que será, será Whatever will be, will be The future’s not ours to…
Our Rich History: A heartfelt gift from a little girl was inspiration a Bishop needed to build a Cathedral
By Stephen Enzweiler Special to the NKyTribune On a warm summer afternoon in the late 1880s, a little girl walked…
Our Rich History: Ninth Street Baptist Church is 150 years old and ‘still standing’ — and working together
By Marcia D. Johnson Special to NKyTribune In 1864, the “Bremen Street Baptist Church” in Covington, KY was organized. Its…
Our Rich History: In 1894 the new Odd Fellows Temple in Cincinnati was a grand building
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune In 1894, 125 years ago, Cincinnatians and Northern Kentuckians really knew how to…
Our Rich History: A tribute to Notre Dame in Paris — Our Cathedral’s Gargoyles, Chimera a shared history
Editor’s Note: We express our deep sorrow to the people of France and to the congregation of one of the…
Our Rich History: Cincinnati in 1894 — Fry’s Army (passes through) and a major economic depression
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune The sounds and smells of manufacturing still enveloped the city of Cincinnati and…
Our Rich History: You’ve heard of Salem Witch Trials but what about Clermont County Witch Trial
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Everyone’s heard of the Salem Witch trials of the late 1600s. During the hysteria…