Mark E. Dixon

Articles by This Author

The History of Wallace Carothers

Blood and nylon: Wallace Carothers’ discovery earned billions for DuPont, but it exacted a price.

Civil War Captain Died Trying to Spare A Life

In the ungentlemanly business of war, Capt. James Rickards did the noble thing and paid the price.

The Great Dover Circus Shoot-Up

At least 50 attacked the O’Brien Circus, but only a black man went to jail.

The Other Wyeth

Anyone can be an artist, but not all art is good.

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