Diane Evans
Currently I am a retired civil engineer (25 years in civil and environmental engineering) and a freelance writer/illustrator. I've earned my BS and MS degrees from Vanderbilt University in Biology, Chemistry, and Education and a BCE in civil engineering from Georgia Tech with additional work in mathematics, physics and geophysics.
I worked for 12 years in university research labs and have produced papers for various scientific and engineering journals. Presently, I write for several e-magazines and am working on a fantasy novel set in the Appalachian Mountains and an illustrated children's book.
My additional interests include history, metaphysics, art, fly-fishing, therapy dogs and astronomy. My best friend (besides my husband of over 40 years) is a huge sheepdog named T-Bear.
Some of my credits include Therapy Dog, a short story in the Unconditional Love of Pets anthology, history articles in the children's magazine, Learning From History and various short story publications. I've also illustrated The Four Bunnies and have won several awards for my art work.
Latest Articles
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Earliest Dogs: Our Helpmates, Guardians or Social Parasites?
Researchers now suggest that the earliest dog domestication efforts began as early as 33,000 years ago; but failed with the onset of the Ice Age.
Aug 25, 2011
- Diane Evans
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Princess Diana: A Young Woman, A Young Mother And A Royal Tragedy
Princess Diana sought love when she married Prince Charles but only found unhappiness. The British people remember her as their own "Queen of Hearts."
Aug 24, 2011
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NASA's Nazi Rocket Scientist: Werner Von Braun
Werner Von Braun had two mutually opposing sides: He was a revolutionary space pioneer as well as an SS Nazi.
May 30, 2011
- Diane Evans
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Old Glory, That Grand Old American Flag
Today "Old Glory" is a synonym for the American flag. This is another variation of the story of how this flag acquired its name.
May 26, 2011
- Diane Evans
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Hitler's Search For The Spear Of Destiny
According to the Gospel of John, a Roman centurion named Longinus pierced Christ's side with a spear as he was dying on the cross.
May 25, 2011
- Diane Evans
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Update on Serial Killer: Gary Michael Hilton, The Hiker Murders
"May God have mercy on your soul," Circuit Judge James C. Hankinson said after sentencing Hilton to death earlier this week.
Apr 22, 2011
- Diane Evans
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Hitler, Pope Pius XII and the Rise of Nazi Germany
In 1933, a negotiated agreement between Pope Pius XI and Hitler was facilitated by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Eugenio Pacelli, the future Pius XII.
Apr 22, 2011
- Diane Evans
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Easter: American Style
Easter did not come on the scene in the United States until after the Civil War. This was because most of the early settlers were Puritans or Protestants.
Apr 20, 2011
- Diane Evans
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Easter Traditions During the Victorian Era
England enjoyed a period of prosperity and optimism during the Victorian era while Queen Victoria was on the throne.
Apr 19, 2011
- Diane Evans
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Elizabethan (Tudor) Easter Traditions
The Easter traditions including the Holy Week rituals continued during the Tudor times as the celebrants found various ways to enrich their customs.
Apr 19, 2011
- Diane Evans
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