American Money and English Blue Blood: the Noble Family that Benefited Most

by Linda Bennett Pennell

While many titled families benefited from large injections of American cash via marriage, one ducal family outshines all others when it came to making financially fortuitous alliances. Between 1874 and 1965, five American… Continue reading →

One War Three Stories – Determination, Superstition, and Sheer Luck by Rona Simmons

by Linda Bennett Pennell

After the December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, men from across America rushed to their nearest recruiting office to volunteer. It was a demonstration of their patriotism and eagerness to defend their country,… Continue reading →