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The Shocking True Story of the Haymarket Affair

Eight-Hour-Days and Dynamite Bombs: The Ugly History of the Haymarket Affair

The Shocking (and Bloody) History of the Barber Pole

Everyone is familiar with the iconic red, white, and blue pole that … Continue Reading

These 37 Rare Historical Welding Photos Will Leave You Speechless

As these photos show, the history of America cannot be told without the … Continue Reading

9 Electrician YouTube Channels Every Electrician Should Be Watching

You will wish you found these channels sooner.

3 Golden Rules for a Golden Life

Everywhere you look on the internet, you will find bogus gurus selling … Continue Reading

How to Pick the Best Path into the Trades for You

When we are little, we often talk about what we want to be when we grow … Continue Reading

Mike Rowe Keeps Fighting the Good Fight

One of the most well known champions of the trades recently had some awesome things to say about the trades and how our culture thinks about them.

3 YouTube Welders You Should Be Watching

From the instructive to the funny, these welding YouTubers are worth checking out.

17 Things to Think About When Choosing a Trade School

High school graduates are increasingly focused on getting big paychecks as opposed to getting fancy college degrees.

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The Shocking True Story of the Haymarket Affair

The Shocking (and Bloody) History of the Barber Pole

3 Golden Rules for a Golden Life

3 YouTube Welders You Should Be Watching