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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
Orphan, soldier, statesman—these are just a few of the many roles that Marquis de Lafayette is remembered for in his life, which was full of adventure and impact.
An impactful figure on General Washington’s staff and later a player in the French Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette was involved in some of history’s most fascinating events.
Born a princess with seemingly endless opportunities ahead of her, Alexandra of Hesse-Darmstadt unwittingly found herself on a path of destruction.
One of Egypt’s premier historical sites and a major tourism destination, what secrets does the Valley of the Kings hold?
From a solo peace mission to a suspicious suicide in prison, many questions remain about the prominent Nazi Rudolf Hess.
Outside of presidential historians, few have much to say about Rutherford B. Hayes. So why is his legacy so controversial?
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A deadly “spotted fever” that wreaked havoc during World War I, typhus has been a scourge on humankind for centuries.