Rocks worth fighting a war over

Quartz rocks with flakes of gold, the mineral that caused a gold rush and the Great Sioux War.

June 29th 2011
To many of the local Native American tribes, the Black Hills are a sacred space, the equivalent of Jerusalem. Unfortunately, the hills sat on large quantities of gold, and miners ultimately desecrated them. Soon afterward, the hills became a tourist honey pot, attr ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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When I travel, I love the great outdoors, modern art, historical sites, good food, classic roadside attractions, and long drives in a convertible. Preferably all at once. The nickname is a tribute to a wise traveller in the Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, who proved that all you really need to cross the galaxy (and beyond) is a towel. I appreciate comments and feedback from blog readers. If you like the posts, I'd appreciate following my blog; the system will send updates to followers when new stuff gets posted.... full info

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