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THIS IS A THROWBACK THURSDAY POST FROM MORE THAN 3 YEARS AGO! In 1964 there were serious discussions held in the city to discuss the fate of the Wilber Mansion, one of the city's grandest residences.  It had fallen into disrepair over the years and it looked like the old structure would be torn down -- to expand a parking lot. ...

We haven't kept up with History's 'Vikings' season 2 as much as its predecessor, but are nonetheless excited to see that Ragnar Lothbrok and his brood will live to fight another day. History has officially picked up a 'Vikings' season 3 for 2015, but what can we expect from the epic period drama when it sets sail for a third time?

The Oneonta City School District will award the top history project to one 4th grader Tuesday night. The 2013 Sally Mullen Local History student projects will be recognized at a reception on Tuesday evening from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Greater Oneonta Historical Society's History Center.

Well, we could have seen that coming. After airing five episodes of its nine-episode order, 'Vikings' has officially raided a second season pickup from the History channel. Having earned favorable reviews from critics and ratings strongly aided by History's 'The Bible' miniseries, it looks like Ragnar Lothbrok and his brood will return to raid another day. Get the latest details on 'Vikings' seaso

This coming Sunday, March 3 will mark an important date for History, as their first original scripted series 'Vikings' breaks waves across the TV landscape. We've seen the first few episodes, and spoken with some of the cast, but should you tune in to see Ragnar Lothbrok and the all-new historical tale of 'Vikings!' Check out a sneak peek of Sunday's series premiere inside!

A year ago my fourth book was published.  This one, published by Syracuse Unviersity Press, is titled "Monumentally New York" and it takes a look at 30 different monuments, statues and memorials found around Upstate New York.  The list covers all elments of Upstate life, from history to entertainment to folklore.

On this Date April 20,1999, The Columbine High School massacre occurred in Littleton, Colorado.  Two students, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, opened fire killing twelve classmates, a teacher, and themselves.