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Kassandre Dwyer
Kassie is a farmer and freelance writer with a passion for history and teaching others about it. A National Board Certified Teacher, she holds a MEd in History, a MEd in Curriculum & Instruction, and a BS in Sustainable Agriculture & Animal Science. She is particularly interested in the ability of history stories to teach empathy to the next generation, and telling the stories of often overlooked historical perspectives or hidden truths. Kassie has special interests in the history of America’s Indigenous peoples, war, maritime history, and the “wild west.”
Education:American College of Education, 2023MEd HistoryAmerican College of Education, 2017MEd Curriculum & InstructionUniversity of Maine, 2011BS Sustainable Agriculture & Animal ScienceExpertise:Articles by Kassandre Dwyer
One of Egypt’s premier historical sites and a major tourism destination, what secrets does the Valley of the Kings hold?
The history of medicine has some questionable moments, not the least of which include the use of poisons, hallucinogens, and narcotics as casual treatments.
From a solo peace mission to a suspicious suicide in prison, many questions remain about the prominent Nazi Rudolf Hess.
John Smith became a legend after the settlement of the first permanent English colony in America, but was he really as illustrious as his reputation suggests?
Mary Todd Lincoln, known for her marriage to Abraham Lincoln, led a life full of sadness and tragedy.
A deadly “spotted fever” that wreaked havoc during World War I, typhus has been a scourge on humankind for centuries.
Nome’s 1925 Serum Run saved dozens of lives, with most accolades going to a single dog: Balto. Yet Balto wasn’t the only hero of this lifesaving adventure.
America’s colonial slaves rose up in 1739 to challenge the status quo. How did the Stono Rebellion influence the future of slavery in America?