He digs for information so he can quote from and cite primary texts.
He interviews as many as people possible to give a full telling of an event.
He offers a complete, balanced, objective presentation of many voices and documents.
Kevin Mohr is not a journalist or investigator, but he certainly acts like one as the chief of interpretation at the Washita...
Generations of Oklahoma school children dress in prairie duds every spring to commemorate the Land Rush of 1889 … from the perspective of non-Native American settlers.
But with the 130th anniversary of the April 22 opening of Unassigned Lands in Indian Territory, historians examine long-term impacts of that and other historical developments affecting tribal sovereignty.
“People focus on the Land Run,”...
Falconry is often thought of as the extinct hobby of medieval knights, yet hunting with birds of prey thrives in the state.
Lauren McGough, an Oklahoma City native and a licensed, practicing falconer since age 14, describes the sport as a sort of destiny.
“As a kid, I was always fascinated by birds of prey – eagles in particular – and...
The professionals honored in Oklahoma Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2019 exemplify leadership, both at the office and in the community. These are Oklahoma’s mavericks – innovators who go the extra mile, disrupt the status quo, push to improve the state and guide others by unwavering and fierce example. These leaders run the gambit of professions – from...
Remodeling, renovation, renewal … whatever R-word you use to describe transforming any area of your home, the process is not easy.
In Stillwater, I turned a shabby, L-shaped back porch into an inviting office. In a more contemporary home, I took a barren rear garden and added a spacious new living/entertaining area, including a full bathroom, an office and a...
Burly and amiable, in a checked shirt and jeans, he looks like the kind of cowboy ladies love.
“I was 13 when I started work at my father’s restaurant,” Kent Kistler says. “My brother Brandon and I have been doing it ever since – except for the years Brandon was the lead singer of a heavy metal band. We washed...
If you live in Tulsa, you may have seen Emeka Nnaka, a motivational speaker and advocate for those with physical challenges. The Georgia native and Tulsa transplant (he attended Oral Roberts University) seems to pop up everywhere, and his larger-than-life personality and stature make him difficult to miss.
Wherever he is, he’s usually right in the middle of the action...
Norman Asher loves everything about blackberry season, but a few parts stand out more than others.
He gets a big kick out of seeing the purple-stained faces and clothing of children who can’t resist sampling what they pluck: ripe berries from the bushes at Meadow Blackberry Farm.
He’s also happy when he meets customers new to picking their own berries, because...
