Articles written by Alice Luckhardt

The Puritans were known for the 1690s Salem witch trials. Far greater were the hangings of women for 'infanticides' and the concealing of infants' deaths.

May 24, 2010 - Alice Luckhardt

Has the scientific concept of test-tube babies only been around for the last 40 years? News was made back in 1934 that might change such a perception.

May 21, 2010 - Alice Luckhardt

Might there be a street with your name and be unbeknownst to you? It happened to an 85-year-old Florida lady. See how new light was shed on an old mystery.

Apr 30, 2010 - Alice Luckhardt

A brutal and horrifying incident in 1697 for Hannah and Mary Neff of Haverhill comes to an conclusion by the actions of this colonial woman.

Apr 26, 2010 - Alice Luckhardt

One horrifying incident in 1697 for a housewife named Hannah would live on for over 300 years and show brutally and survival at its highest level.

Apr 26, 2010 - Alice Luckhardt

A name not easily recalled yet recognized as one of the major scientists and inventors of the early 19th century, Dr. John Gorrie, developed artificial ice in Florida.

Sep 19, 2009 - Alice Luckhardt

Florida's planned paradise in 1909 on Lake Okeechobee was named Ritta Island. The aspirations of its new settlers were just starting when events ended their dreams.

Sep 2, 2009 - Alice Luckhardt

The cases of eight U. S. Presidents dying while in office might be due to the Indian Removal Act of 1830 backed by President Andrew Jackson and a Seminole Indian curse.

Aug 23, 2009 - Alice Luckhardt

As a young man in 1916, Florida native Hugh Alderman might have had some great life experiences ahead of him. Instead he spent the next 63 years as a Florida prisoner.

Aug 22, 2009 - Alice Luckhardt

Females played an essential role during the Civil War. Some preferred the more dangerous and scandalous roles of being spies. The most appealing spy was Belle Boyd.

Aug 1, 2009 - Alice Luckhardt

From simple cut-outs using paper to drag & drop using a computer mouse, the love of paper dolls has endured for decades.

Jul 26, 2009 - Alice Luckhardt

Artistic expression dates back thousands of years, but one individual, Ruth Faison Shaw, gave art a new spin, using one's fingers.

Jul 4, 2009 - Alice Luckhardt

World War Two and Sept 11, 2001 are well-known time periods when America was attacked from the air, but what about the first bombing in 1929?

Jun 16, 2009 - Alice Luckhardt

Could there be scandal, dishonor or shame in just roller skating in an enclosed rink? Many individuals of the 1880s thought so while others embraced this new recreation.

Jun 9, 2009 - Alice Luckhardt