Trevor Phipps
Author
For about 20 years, Trevor Phipps worked in the restaurant industry as a chef, bartender, and manager until he decided to make a career change. For the last several years, he has been a freelance journalist specializing in crime, sports, and history.
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Gander, Newfoundland Welcomed Thousands in the Aftermath of 9/11
In this installment of ‘Forgotten History Matters,’ we learn about a small Canadian town that took in people stranded when their flights were diverted.
The Mysterious Tunguska Explosion of 1908
In this installment of “Forgotten History Matters,” we learn about a powerful explosion in Siberia that offers new avenues of research for scientists.
Miracles of Healing During the Civil War
In this installment of ‘Forgotten History Matters,’ we learn about a mysterious ‘angel glow’ that healed wounded soldiers during the Battle of Shiloh.
Mercy Dogs on the Battlefield
In this installment of “Forgotten History Matters,” we learn that dogs were trained to save lives and to comfort dying soldiers in times of war.
Devastation and Miracles During the Great Peshtigo Fire
In this installment of “Forgotten History Matters,” a wildfire was waiting to happen during an extreme drought in 1871.
Futures Trading in Onions: The Speculative Bubble of 1955
‘Forgotten History Matters’ takes a look at how two men deceptively cornered the onion market after World War II.
William Cullen Bryant: American Poet and Influential Abolitionist
A poet at an early age, Bryant promoted nature conservancy and anti-slavery at a difficult time in American history.
You’re in the Army Now: The Womens Auxiliary Army Corp
The establishment of the WAAC in 1942 brought a new force into the U.S. military.
Richard Henry Dana: Acclaimed Author, Daring Sailor, and Prominent Abolitionist
With a thirst for adventure, a Boston lawyer writes stories of California and the high seas.
James Russell Lowell: Fireside Poet and Publisher
This American poet chose to take action as a citizen, using his writing skills.
