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
Rachel Carson, the Biologist Who Shaped the American Environmental MovementBiologist Rachel Carson launched the modern American environmental movement and exposed new threats to America’s future in her groundbreaking book. Who was this remarkable woman?
4 of the Bravest US Prisoners of War Who Persisted in CaptivitySometimes, being a Prisoner of War calls for bravery beyond measure, and some American POWs have certainly delivered.
Sometimes, being a Prisoner of War calls for bravery beyond measure, and some American POWs have certainly delivered.
7 Players at the Little Bighorn (Greasy Grass)Who were the key players at the Battle of Greasy Grass (or Little Bighorn), which stunned America just before the US centennial celebration?
Who were the key players at the Battle of Greasy Grass (or Little Bighorn), which stunned America just before the US centennial celebration?
10 Facts About Red Cloud, the Lakota LeaderA leader to the Lakota people during some of their darkest days, Red Cloud rallied a response that the US government wasn’t expecting.
A leader to the Lakota people during some of their darkest days, Red Cloud rallied a response that the US government wasn’t expecting.
The Inhumanity and Injustice of the Great Dakota WarAs tensions between the US government and Indigenous peoples rose in the 19th century, the Dakota’s attempt to survive would result in a bloody conclusion.
As tensions between the US government and Indigenous peoples rose in the 19th century, the Dakota’s attempt to survive would result in a bloody conclusion.
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.
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.
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.
A 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.