Stories by Robert Deason
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The Ken Curtis Story
You know Ken Curtis as Festus on Gunsmoke, but he also made a name for himself in music and movies.
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Steam Trains 101
By Robert Deason Key Takeaways James Watt’s steam engine breakthrough sparked a technological revolution by dramatically improving energy efficiency. Steam locomotives reshaped societies, driving the Industrial Revolution, urbanization, and the rapid settlement of the American…
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How Many Purple Hearts Did Audie Murphy Receive?
Audie Murphy is known as a heralded Western star, but was also an American soldier, widely celebrated as the most decorated American soldier of World War II.
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What Did Fess Parker Do After Daniel Boone?
Fess Parker’s series portraying Daniel Boone ended in 1970. So what did Parker do after he took off the coonskin cap?
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The Harrison Ford Story
Harrison Ford is an iconic actor, playing some of the biggest roles in the history of film over the past seven decades. Here we document the trajectory of his life.




