December 18, 2021
The History of Human Existence Fits on Two Vinyls: The Sounds of Earth By: Allie Little What happens to our legacy as a species, when there are no humans left to share with or no Earth left to live on? To avoid this possible future, and ensure the preservation of...
December 17, 2021
Lady Bird Johnson's Road to Beautification By: Kaysey Richardson "Where flowers bloom, so does hope." -Lady Bird Johnson Claudia Alta Taylor was born in a small town in Texas, on December 22, 1912. At birth, she was given the nickname Lady Bird by one of her caretakers who stated...
December 4, 2021
By: Allie Little "Cursed be those who disturb the rest of a Pharaoh. They that shall break the seal of this tomb shall meet death by disease that no doctor can diagnose." For nearly a century now, the Curse of the Pharaohs was used by many to explain certain strange...
December 4, 2021
By: Kaysey A. Richardson “Yesterday, December 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” –President Franklin D. Roosevelt Eighty years ago, on December 7, 1941, a shocking...
December 4, 2021
By: Kaysey A. Richardson Last Tuesday, I did a social media takeover for GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday is a movement meant to unleash the power of generosity around the world. The day follows Thanksgiving and Black Friday and is designed to create a community built on humanity and generosity. A large part...
November 21, 2021
By: Allie Little, featuring the entire staff! With the holiday season fast-approaching, many of us are starting to feel that familiar scramble to find the perfect gift for our loved ones. Whether you’re shopping for a son or daughter, grandchildren, or the history-lover in your life, the Museum of...
November 21, 2021
By: Kaysey A. Richardson 1999.02.017 Here at the Museum of World Treasures we have 8700 artifacts! But, did you know that only 12% of our collection is on display to the public? Although we often rotate out our exhibits, there are still some objects that rarely receive a moment to...
November 21, 2021
By: Kaysey A. Richardson This Thursday, the Nation will celebrate Thanksgiving: a holiday that has recently become controversial due to its complicated origins. Growing up in the 90s, I have memories of elementary school pageants depicting the story of Native Americans welcoming colonists with open arms for a commemorative...
November 7, 2021
By: Kaysey A. Richardson Here at the Museum of World Treasures we have 8700 artifacts! But, did you know that only 12% of our collection is on display to the public? Although we often rotate out our exhibits, there are...
November 7, 2021
By: Kaysey A. Richardson Happy Election Month! It has been a year since our last presidential election so let’s take a look through history at some of the most influential and notorious presidential elections. From the formation of political parties, to the first televised debates, here are a few elections...