Articles written by David Schauer

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The Vietnam Women's Memorial
Visitors to Washington can see The Wall, a slab with thousands of names etched in stone forever. But those are names of men. Now, there is a statue remembering the women.
May 11, 2009 - David Schauer
How the World Dates Itself
How a culture chooses to date the year is inspired by that culture's religion. With many different religions in the world, it's no surprise in the variety of calendars.
May 11, 2009 - David Schauer
Home Remedies
Your grandmother always had strange remedies for curing ailments and sicknesses. Those remedies worked then, and they still work. Here are a few of her recipes.
May 11, 2009 - David Schauer
William Butler Odgen
Ogden Avenue in Chicago, Illinois and the surrounding suburbs is named after Chicago's first mayor. A railroad entrepreneur and political figure, Ogden shaped America.
May 11, 2009 - David Schauer
The Grooms Role in a Wedding
The groom has a vast role in wedding planning. Not only does he have to support the bride during this stressful time, but he has to contribute ideas, opinions, and tasks.
May 7, 2009 - David Schauer