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.”
Articles by Kassandre Dwyer
9 Facts About Lawrence of ArabiaA hero of great repute and fame, Lawrence of Arabia was an interesting and complex figure in British and Arab military history.
The Sad Story of Malaga Island and Maine’s Troubled PastJust off the Maine coast, Malaga Island has a sad story to tell of hardships, poverty, and state-sanctioned racism.
Just off the Maine coast, Malaga Island has a sad story to tell of hardships, poverty, and state-sanctioned racism.
7 Crazy Wagon Train StoriesAs thousands of settlers traveled in wagon trains in their quest for a new life in the American West, adventure, excitement, and horror lay in wait.
As thousands of settlers traveled in wagon trains in their quest for a new life in the American West, adventure, excitement, and horror lay in wait.
6 Outrageous Facts About Jonestown & the Peoples Temple1970s cultist Jim Jones was a charismatic man who convinced hundreds to follow his lead, all the way to death.
1970s cultist Jim Jones was a charismatic man who convinced hundreds to follow his lead, all the way to death.
7 Shocking Facts About Leopold’s CongoOne of the most brutal episodes in human history, what happened in the Belgian Congo under King Leopold II is almost beyond belief.
One of the most brutal episodes in human history, what happened in the Belgian Congo under King Leopold II is almost beyond belief.
Who Was Lozen? 8 Details of an Apache Warrior Woman’s LifeA sister to a prominent chief, Lozen made a name for herself through her prophetic skills and warrior intuition.
Sitting Bull: 8 Facts About the Lakota HeroOne of the last resistors to the US Army incursion into the West, Sitting Bull left a legacy of determination and dedication to his people.
One of the last resistors to the US Army incursion into the West, Sitting Bull left a legacy of determination and dedication to his people.
Biography of Eliot Ness, Prohibition’s Most Formidable LawmanA legendary law enforcement official of the Prohibition Era, Eliot Ness rose to fame as he doggedly worked to stop some of America’s most notorious criminals.
Buffalo Bill Cody, the Showman Who Turned the Wild West Into a LegendFrom humble beginnings to being larger-than-life in the Wild West, Buffalo Bill Cody left a grand legacy in the story of America.
From humble beginnings to being larger-than-life in the Wild West, Buffalo Bill Cody left a grand legacy in the story of America.
8 Facts About Winter at Valley ForgeWhile camped at Valley Forge, George Washington and the Continental Army suffered immeasurably as the cold sapped away the hope of victory.
8 Facts About the Black Hills: The Heart of Everything That IsAn area of incredible spiritual importance, the Black Hills of South Dakota has been sacred to untold numbers of people for centuries.
An area of incredible spiritual importance, the Black Hills of South Dakota has been sacred to untold numbers of people for centuries.
The Hidden Side of Abraham LincolnKnown as The Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most treasured presidents in history, but was Honest Abe truly a great humanitarian?
Known as The Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most treasured presidents in history, but was Honest Abe truly a great humanitarian?