There is an empty tomb for George Washington in the Capitol Building, which is pretty interesting trivia. It reminds us that history is filled with strange stories that often aren't taught in schools.
The story of an attempted theft of Washington's skull is shrouded in mystery and confusion. Many accounts exist, but it's hard to tell what really happened and if it was just a tall tale.
Researching historical claims can lead you down convoluted paths. Finding reliable sources is often challenging, as many footnotes don't lead to clear evidence or verifiable facts.
This year, there were a lot of poetry publications, with ten poems published in total. Starting with three poems in a magazine, the author continued to share their work throughout the year.
For fiction, two excerpts from a novel were published as short stories. Despite the challenges in finding representation for the novel, the author is still sharing segments of it.
The author has a website where they highlight their favorite books and other enjoyable things from the past year. It's a space for reflecting on their experiences and sharing their work.