December 14, 2025
Tag: tulips
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The Tulip Mania of 1637
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You may have heard about the War of the Roses, but when people are asked if they know about the 1637 Tulip Mania, they stare in bewilderment. To say the least, the Tulip Mania was one of the most bizarre economic events in all of western civilization. Cynthia Wood explains the basics.
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July 5, 2021 2 Comments
If you are one of the millions who has reached the summit of Pikes Peak, it is certainly a fond memory. At 14,115 feet Pikes Peak is not the highest mountain in Colorado (it ranks 20th), but it is one of the most accessible. Today Postcard History has the cards that may remind you of those good times.