Kentucky’s first senator, John Brown, is almost unknown in the nation and in Kentucky. He was a son of colonial Virginia and a father of Kentucky statehood, but historians have often minimized his contribution, slurred him as a “Spanish conspirator,” or deliberately excluded him from the historiography. He was the only Kentuckian active in national […]
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Kentucky, Y'all is an entertaining and informative compilation of the state's favorite oddities, quirks, and traditions told through their best stories from their experiences as writers, travelers, and residents in this ode to the Commonwealth.
For more than a century, the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team has built a winning tradition that feeds the Big Blue Nation. The history of the winningest program in college basketball is peppered with unforgettable moments and personalities.
It has been said that only eight percent of people ever achieve their goals. These people are exceptional — they are the pioneers, trailblazers and trendsetters that define each generation. They are true innovators who introduce new enhancements, ideas, and methods to continually raise the bar for the products and activities that define the American […]
Hatton, the last name of our ticket scalping protagonist, hangs on a blue banner in the rafters at University of Kentucky's Rupp Arena. Terry Hatton, the son of UK basketball legend Vernon Hatton, believes in the business of family fun. After navigating an international criminal underworld, while raising his family in the Mormon Church, Terry […]
James Harrod details the beginning of the historic city of Harrodsburg and life of the pioneer, soldier, and visionary man who founded the first permanent English settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains.
In An Introduction to Black Studies, Jackson connects the growth and impact of Black studies to the broader context of social justice movements, emphasizing the historical and contemporary demand for the discipline.
An account of a life framed by family, faith, and service, In Service to Justice is a part spiritual and part adventure story.
Illuminating Nature combines mesmerizing photographs with reflections on the peace we find in nature, the importance of planning and equal power of serendipity, and tips for getting that photo.
At turns lyrical, poignant, and alluring, I Could Name God In Twelve Ways probes her personal history from the stance of different places, perspectives, and vulnerabilities as she tenderly and fiercely searches for acceptance and a place to call home.
A deeply researched, lively, and personal exploration of the multibillion-dollar wellness industry — about why women are feeling so un-well and how this trend has shaped our thinking about health and self-care.
The stories and accounts of Kentucky basketball's players, iconic coaches, and epic games have been told and retold, but lesser known are the stories of the arenas and venues that have been home to the Wildcats—buildings that have witnessed the sights, sounds, and shared spirit of the Big Blue Nation for over a century.