Pretty Boy Floyd: Friend of the Common Man The Roaring Twenties was a time of great celebration and independence, but in Oklahoma, it was also a time of bootleggers, outlaws, and gangsters. Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd was the quintessential gangster, as he embraced both the independence and the lawlessness of the 1920s. For nearly 15 […]
Spiro Mounds: Spanish Gold, Empires, and Southeast Oklahoma
What Is Spiro Mounds? Spiro Mounds is part of an ancient American Indian empire located in Spiro, Oklahoma. This is the story of that empire. Spiro Mounds: In Search of a Legend It was in 1541 when the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto ventured through Southeastern Oklahoma. With a little less than 300 men, de […]
Downtown Tulsa Underground Tunnels
Buried beneath downtown Tulsa, a system of secret underground tunnels was built to connect many of Tulsa’s early skyscrapers. The tunnel system was designed at first for freight, but soon became a millionaires’ highway, protecting the wealthy and elite from danger. This is a story of Tulsa’s secret tunnels. Tulsa Tunnels: A Guide He stood […]
A Fascinating Glimpse Into Okmulgee, Oklahoma’s History During the Great Depression: 1920–1929
Okmulgee History: The Roaring ’20s and a Slow Decline The Roaring ’20s hit Okmulgee much like it did in the rest of the country. Radio programs were popular, as television hadn’t been invented yet. People sat around and listened to popular shows or music from great jazz artists such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Towards […]
Oklahoma Attractions: Fun Things to Do in Oklmulgee
Okmulgee, Oklahoma: A Historical Treasure Situated only 40 minutes south of Tulsa, Okmulgee is a small town rich with history and teeming with wildlife. The history of Okmulgee begins in 1868. After the Civil War, the Creek Nation began restoring order to their devastated homeland and came together in a great council to establish a […]
Historic Okmulgee: How Oil Tycoons Created one of Oklahoma’s Wealthiest Towns
Okmulgee’s history is rich with both triumph and tragedy. From the rebirth of the Creek Indian and the many state changing decisions made in Creek Counsel House, to the tragedies of the Great Depression, this series will outline the key events that brought this small town national prestige. Before you leave, be sure to check […]
How the Creek Indian Capital Okmulgee Gave Birth to a Fledgling City
Okmulgee: The Creek Indian Capital Okmulgee’s history is rich with both triumph and tragedy. From the rebirth of the Creek Indian and the many state-changing decisions made in Creek Counsel House to the tragedies of the Great Depression, this series will outline the key events that brought this small town national prestige. In this article about historic […]
29 Places to Meet People in the Real World
Looking for places to meet people? This list of top 29 places to meet people takes a look into the real world dating scene. Looking to meet people? Put down the phone, and get out and about! Forget Facebook, try social networking in the real world. That’s right, log out of those over-hyped dating sites, […]
Does She Like Me? Dating Tips for Men
Tips and Techniques for Guys on How to Approach Women This is every guys nightmare: You spy a beautiful woman you’d love to meet, so you nervously work up the courage to go talk to her. You swagger over, doing your best to look calm and collected, but before you know it, she’s already rejected […]
Advice On Dating: Does She Like Me? How To Know If She’s Interested
Ever wonder what does it mean when a girl calls you silly? Learn about this and other signs that a girl may like you. | Source: Photo by freestocks on Unsplash Women Are An Enigma For men, understanding women is like trying to bench press a hippo: it’s almost impossible. Women are a mystery to the […]