Ministry of Defense launches new exhibition comparing historical events to the present day
History can be repetitive, but how does it compare over time? The Dufferin Museum (MoD) has launched a new main exhibition titled ‘Through the Looking Glass’, which allows visitors to explore how common daily events and events of the past compare to those of the present. The exhibit consists of 21 unique subjects including weddings, […]
10 best musicals based on historical events
Musicals often use real people as inspiration for their stories, such as Something rotten, which is based on the fictional exploits of William Shakespeare, and Ma Rainey’s black stockings, which was inspired by the real Ma Rainey but told a mostly fictional story. RELATED: Dear Evan Hansen’s 8 Biggest Differences From The Musical However, sometimes […]
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How historical events impacted bridal fashion
The evolution of bridal fashion has a somewhat distinct trajectory from the rest of the fashion industry. “It doesn’t necessarily reflect the particular era in which it was made, rather it is a sort of amalgamation of fantasy, historical styles and contemporary trends,” explains fashion historian Sara. Idacavage. And the influence of geographic regions, religious […]
Ten most important historical events of the 1960s
A Concorde prototype The Swinging Sixties were a time of cultural revolution in the UK. Music has changed forever with the popularity of Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds and more, while film and literature have featured some of pop culture’s most iconic characters. Rights have expanded, technology has advanced, and football […]
On this day, July 9: List of historical events
On this day July 9: Let’s take a look at the timeline of historical events that took place on this day, July 9, respectively in India and around the world. Historical events include the military, science, sports, the arts, birthdays, anniversaries of death and more. Check out what happened today! On this day, July 9: […]
Consult the list of historical events
On this day July 5: Someone rightly said that history does not happen overnight! But, one day can bring many changes in history. On this day July 5: What is so special about Indian history? 1946 – The indian politician, Ram Vilas Paswan was born. He was born on July 5, 1946 in the village […]
An author who draws inspiration from historical events and stories, Prataya Saha continues to think-p
Prataya Saha, director The characters of director Prataya Saha don’t speak much. They mainly speak with their eyes and expressions. The dialogues are few. This is the case with Prataya’s latest film, Just Another Day, which has toured the festival circuit and has already won a special mention at the Chennai Independent Film Festival and […]
McConnell says he is “concerned” about schools denigrating US historical events
Senatorial Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he was “concerned” about teachers trying to “denigrate” historic events in US history as some schools heat up to teach a critical program of racial theory. McConnell, R-Ky., Said, however, that he doesn’t think the government should prescribe what is taught in classrooms, but schools should be open […]
10 real Japanese historical events referenced in the anime
Japanese anime comes in a plethora of genres, from romance to horror to slice of life. Many series are purely fictional and entirely original, but there are also many cartoons that borrow from actual historical events to make them more relevant. Some series are factual narratives of history, while others center around a specific historical […]
Historical events and saving truths
HOW are we to think about the death and resurrection of Jesus as the first Good Friday and Easter day approaches in the 1970s? The radical challenge to traditional orthodoxy has not left these fundamental Christian truths unscathed. But it has at least this value: that it refers us to the New Testament to review […]