Deena Bouknight
Author
A 30-plus-year writer-journalist, Deena C. Bouknight works from her Western North Carolina mountain cottage and has contributed articles on food culture, travel, people, and more to local, regional, national, and international publications. She has written three novels, including the only historical fiction about the East Coast’s worst earthquake. Her website is DeenaBouknightWriting.com
LATEST
History off the Beaten Path: Charles Lindbergh Burial Site: Hidden in Hawaii
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we venture into a lush environment to view the unpretentious resting place of a historic aviator.
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Isola Bella: Flora and Fauna in Focus
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an Italian island whose botanical paradise is equal to its baroque palace.
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The Unwavering Optimism of Gerda Weissmann Klein
How a Holocaust survivor’s memoir, “All but My Life,” replaces bitterness with a legacy of love, gratitude, and American patriotism.
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Vianden Castle: An Ever-Evolving Fortification
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we learn how the design of Luxembourg’s largest castle was enhanced over centuries.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Lush and Lavish City Oasis
A nondescript, square brick building belies the opulence expressed in the interior of this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages.’
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How My Grandmother Taught Me to Love ‘The Greatest Country Ever’
My grandmother, who was unabashedly proud of her adopted country, showed me why America was worth cherishing.
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Cathedral of St. Andrews: Classically Gothic With an Island Vibe
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we study the juxtaposition of Gothic-inspired design and royal Hawaiian influences.
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Russell Senate Office Building: A Complement to the Capitol
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we admire a beaux arts building used by U.S. Senators and staff.
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Palácio da Bolsa: Colossal Neoclassical
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we marvel at Porto, Portugal’s extravagant Stock Exchange Palace.
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Polk: A Detailed Look at America’s 11th President
‘Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America’ is a comprehensive biography that sheds light on the one-term president.
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