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Michael has a BA in History & American Studies and an MSc in American History from the University of Edinburgh. He comes from a proud military family and has spent most of his career as an educator in the Middle East and Asia. His passion is travel, and he seizes any opportunity to share his experiences in the most immersive way possible, whether at sea or on the land.

Oatman Massacre

Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Apacheria 1858 portrait of Olive Oatman from the book, Encyclopedia of American Indian Wars, by Jerry Keenan. The following is from the book, Indian Wars, by Bill Yenne. In March, 1851, a small...

Ole T. Nystel

Bosque County, Texas Ole T. Nystel, a boy fourteen years of age, lived with his father, T.O. Nystel, on Meridian Creek, about ten miles south of Meridian, when he was made an Indian captive. We will place Mr. Nystel before the microphone, and let...

Nueces River

Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria Ca. 15 July 1850; Southern Texas: In the summer of 1850 Capt. William A. "Bigfoot" Wallace and his 20 men of the Texas Ranging Company were attached to Capt. William J...

North Concho River

Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria 29 June 1878; Big Spring, Texas: The Comanche Black Horse took 25 warriors from Fort Sill and rode into Texas. Unable to find any buffalo, the Indians stole several colts from a ranch...

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Michael Trevis

Michael has a BA in History & American Studies and an MSc in American History from the University of Edinburgh. He comes from a proud military family and has spent most of his career as an educator in the Middle East and Asia. His passion is...

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