Commentator Dee Longenbaugh reviews the book by Judith Ripley and published by Creatspace Independent Publishing platform.
History
6.6-Magnitude Earthquake Flattens Much Of Historic Basilica In Central Italy
“The monks are all safe, but our hearts go immediately to those affected, say the Benedictine monks of Norcia.
Indians or Cubs, the World Series will put an end to one team’s drought
Even before tonight’s opening pitch, the mere fact that these two teams have made it this far is historic in itself. The Indians last won a championship in 1948, and the Cubs haven’t won since 1908.
Listen: Tlingit translation of ‘Moment in AFN History’ Part 1
The Alaska Federation of Natives was formed to deal with Native lands being taken.
Save the ruby slippers: Smithsonian seeks funds to preserve Dorothy’s shoes
The National Museum of American History says it will cost $300,000 to protect the aging shoes from The Wizard of Oz. A Kickstarter campaign launched three days ago has already raised nearly $200,000.
Group working to bring remains of 15 Alaska Natives home from Carlisle
Bob Sam of Sitka has been helping repatriate human remains for 30 years. He says the Army wants to the Carlisle school’s repatriation completed in less than a year, and they’re going to foot the bill.