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 past several years, he has been a freelance journalist specializing in crime, sports, and history.
LATEST
Donald Sloat: A Selfless Sacrifice
A fearless soldier in the Vietnam War held on to a grenade to save his fellow soldiers.
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Charles Oldrieve: The Man Who Walked on Water for Nearly 1,600 Miles in 40 Days
A 19th-century circus performer amazed crowds by “walking on water”—and made a dangerous journey from Cincinnati to New Orleans.
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James West and Gerhard Sessler: The Two Scientists Who Pioneered the Design of Modern-Day Microphones
How two physicists transformed bulky studio equipment into the small, low-cost microphones that power modern communication.
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Arland Williams: The Man Who ‘Passed the Rope’ to Others
The Citadel alum and bank executive gave up his chance to survive a horrible plane crash so that others might live.
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Guglielmo Marconi: The ‘Father of Radio’ Who Pioneered Long Distance Wireless Communication
How an Italian inventor without a university degree proved radio waves could cross oceans—launching the age of wireless communication.
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Godwin Ajala: The Selfless Security Guard Who Saved Countless Lives During the 9/11 Attacks
When the second plane hit the World Trade Center, security guard Godwin Ajala stayed behind to help others escape—a choice that cost him his life.
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Otis Boykin: The Inventor Who Revolutionized the World of Electronics
People with heart conditions all over the world can thank Otis Boykin for a new lease on life.
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Radio Operator Sent Distress Calls Until Titanic’s Final Moments
Jack Phillips stayed at his post, sending distress calls to other ships—a decision that saved lives but cost him his own.
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Samuel Colt: The Inventor Who Revolutionized Firearms
The son of a textile manufacturer, the inventive and enthusiastic Samuel Colt brought more efficient firearms to the masses—but not without explosions.
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Donald Sloat: A Selfless Sacrifice
A fearless soldier in the Vietnam War held on to a grenade to save his fellow soldiers.
|
Charles Oldrieve: The Man Who Walked on Water for Nearly 1,600 Miles in 40 Days
A 19th-century circus performer amazed crowds by “walking on water”—and made a dangerous journey from Cincinnati to New Orleans.
|
James West and Gerhard Sessler: The Two Scientists Who Pioneered the Design of Modern-Day Microphones
How two physicists transformed bulky studio equipment into the small, low-cost microphones that power modern communication.
|
Arland Williams: The Man Who ‘Passed the Rope’ to Others
The Citadel alum and bank executive gave up his chance to survive a horrible plane crash so that others might live.
|
Guglielmo Marconi: The ‘Father of Radio’ Who Pioneered Long Distance Wireless Communication
How an Italian inventor without a university degree proved radio waves could cross oceans—launching the age of wireless communication.
|
Godwin Ajala: The Selfless Security Guard Who Saved Countless Lives During the 9/11 Attacks
When the second plane hit the World Trade Center, security guard Godwin Ajala stayed behind to help others escape—a choice that cost him his life.
|
Otis Boykin: The Inventor Who Revolutionized the World of Electronics
People with heart conditions all over the world can thank Otis Boykin for a new lease on life.
|
Radio Operator Sent Distress Calls Until Titanic’s Final Moments
Jack Phillips stayed at his post, sending distress calls to other ships—a decision that saved lives but cost him his own.
|
Samuel Colt: The Inventor Who Revolutionized Firearms
The son of a textile manufacturer, the inventive and enthusiastic Samuel Colt brought more efficient firearms to the masses—but not without explosions.
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