Blog posts
The Eagle Pen Company: Father & Son Pen Makers
We sat down with Eagle Pen Company President Jeremy Piper to ask him about his company and their products. Started from a shared interest between father and son, Eagle Pens have become extremely popular amongst avid pen collectors and history enthusiasts alike. Eagle Pens are available at all locations of The Great Republic and on our website. Read through to learn more about the company and their unique pens!
The History of American Football
Various forms of 'football' have been played throughout Europe since antiquity. The history of American football may not be as old as European soccer or even rugby, but its impression is tremendous across the United States. Everyone can come together over the game; check out the impressive collection of football memorabilia available at The Great Republic!
Gilbert Stuart's Washington
George Washington's portrait is one of the most recognizable images to date-- we have Gilbert Stuart to thank for that! Stuart's 18th century portraits of Washington established accurate and recognizable depictions of the nation's first president. This week's blog post highlights the portrait types that Stuart created of Washington and the stories behind them.
Taking to the Skies: The Airline Industry Through History
Brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright’s hard work finally paid off in 1903 when they officially flew the first powered and controlled airplane the world had ever seen. Here, we take a look at the airline industry through the ages, from early records of Wright experiments, to later airline advertisements that now evoke a sense of nostalgia.
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