Skullyville Founded in 1832, Skullyville was one of Oklahoma’s oldest, most important towns. Throughout its brief but turbulent existence, Skullyville served as the capital of the Choctaw Nation, was a key stop on the renowned Butterfield Stage Route, was ravaged by the bloody Civil War, and was known as a cultural and educational center. Located […]
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Discover Bartlesville: Woolaroc; bandit haven, outlaw refuge, and famous home of Frank Phillips
During the roaring 20’s, when flappers and jazz music dominated the scene in the east, Oklahoma was full of wild and rugged roughneck towns. After the discovery of oil near Bartlesville, rough and rowdy men swarmed to the still young state of Oklahoma. The era of outlaws and Indians ended as progress spread across the […]
Famous Cherokee Indians: Sequoyah, a Literary Genius
Every day, we take the written word for granted. It conveys thoughts and emotions. It details complex designs and abstract thoughts. If it weren’t for the written word, civilization as we know it wouldn’t exist. For a moment, imagine what life would be like without the written word. Would we still be roaming about in […]
Active Worlds Virtual Reality: Where Worlds Collide
Inception, The Matrix, Total Recall.. there’s something about these virtual realitiy movies that captures the imagination and doesn’t let go. Still, these are works of fiction, 2D images blasted onto the big screen. Imagine if you could live those movies.. to be able to step inside and experience real 3D. Strangely, it’s been around since […]
How Well do You Know Oklahoma: Funny Oklahoma Facts and Quizzes
Oklahoma may be one of the younger states, but she is not without her own interesting history. From the Great Blue Whale in Catoosa to the Worlds Highest Hill, Oklahoma is a land as diverse and interesting as that of any state. Explore some of the strange laws of Oklahoma, and learn how some towns […]
Visiting the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
The building trembled as the massive Pentaceratops shook its bony head, nearly knocking the three-thousand-year-old chalice to the floor. Across the hall, deer scurried back into the woods as a great multitude of birds took flight. A youthful-looking woman of the pre-Clovis culture was thrown to the floor; her face wore the masked image of […]
Peter Conser: Tragedy and Triumph — A Tale of the Indian Territories
Indian Territories In the years following the terrible “Trail of Tears,” and before Oklahoma gained statehood, the Indian Territories remained wild and rugged. In southeastern Oklahoma, in what was once the Choctaw Nation, there lived a man who would come to define what it meant to be victorious over an unforgiving frontier. Early Life of […]
How Can I Create a Successful Resume: Tips You Should Know
With todays unemployment numbers skyrocketing and thousands clinging desperately to the idea that they will soon have a job, it is imperative that job seekers make best use of all the tools they have in their arsenal. Start to finish, the process of getting a job is both tiresome and frustrating. Months go by without […]
I Don’t Want to Argue Anymore! Dealing With Relationship Conflict
How to Communicate Effectively With a Loved One Every relationship will have its issues; there’s no avoiding that. The difference between minor relationship issues and major ones ultimately comes down to being able to communicate effectively or not. It’s human nature to want to be heard, to be understood. Many times, no matter how hard […]
Medieval Castles in Oklahoma: Tucker Tower at Lake Murray, Historic Information and Fun Facts
Tucker Tower at Lake Murray Perched high atop a twisted strand of rock, Tucker Tower juts out of the cliff like an ancient fortress of old. Protected on three sides by a massive lake, the tower stands like a lone sentinel against the vestiges of time. Despite its appearance, Tucker Tower is not as ancient […]