He told lawyers he intended to prevent the blockbuster trial from becoming a political circus, despite his ties to right-wing protest movements that have sprung up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Related: “I don’t want the trial to become a referendum on whether the Ottawa truck convoy is right or wrong, or whether what happened on […]
Which came first, founding Siemens or rebuilding the Palace of Westminster? And was Finland established as an independent state before or after Mexican film actress Dolores del Rio was born? The answers are “Siemens” and “after”, respectively. These are things I learned today while playing WikiTrivia, a free browser game from Tom Watson that extracts […]
(Photo credit: Universal Studios / MovieStills DB and Robert Alexander / Getty Images) Costumes play a major role in historical films. Not only do they provide a glimpse into the past, but they help viewers feel transported back to the time of the film. Here, we take a look at some costumes from great historical […]
From cricket rivalry, war, royal romance and political rights to the ever-amazing stories of World War II, our captivating past is filled with stories so enchanting and interesting that directors around the world until today. day are forced to borrow from them. Most of the biggest movies steeped in history are currently available on streaming […]
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 […]
TALLAHASSEE – A proposed rule that will be evaluated by the State Board of Education aims to control how history is taught in Florida classrooms and not allow teachers to “brainwash” students, in the part of what state education commissioner Richard Corcoran has called a “constant, vigilant struggle.” The proposed rule is intended to put […]
Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II’s husband died yesterday (April 9), aged 99. He has almost lived a century. Imagine how many historical events he must have witnessed in his lifetime. Too much to count? Well, we’ve listed them. 1. 1921: The Russian famine started and lasted until 1922. Famine affected […]
A good photographer can make any photo stand out, whether it’s taken in color or black and white. But in the 1960s, a color photograph was a bit unusual. So when most people see a black and white photo, they automatically think there is something historic about it. And in some cases they are! But […]
The Minnesota Department of Education has released its first draft of K-12 Social Studies Standards for the Next Ten Years, a proposal that omits most significant events in American history and instead focuses on “racism. systemic “and the oppression of the” marginalized “throughout the history of the United States and Minnesota. All Disorganized can be […]
Who’s ready for the holiday cheer? Christmas has been a federal holiday since 1870, so we’re used to having a few days off with the family and drinking too much eggnog. However, Christmas was not always such a big celebration. Throughout most of human history, prominent politicians have not let pesky vacations get in the […]
Everyone knows that Christmas Day is all about tearing up gifts, spending time with loved ones, gorging on good food, and celebrating the holiday spirit in general. Even though most of us have already started the holidays, some people might not be aware of some of the unusual and historic events marking Christmas Day and […]
Who’s ready for the holiday cheer? Christmas has been a federal holiday since 1870, so we’re used to having a few days off with the family and drinking too much eggnog. However, Christmas was not always such a big celebration. Throughout most of human history, prominent politicians have not let pesky vacations get in the […]
Trump brazenly despises even the idea that moral or ethical standards shape his conduct or define the nation he leads. He rejects distinctions between good and evil for an ethic of explicit self-interest that Americans have never seen before in the White House. Trump questioned the Catholic faith of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ridiculed […]
The most difficult choice for a filmmaker is the conundrum of trading historical accuracy and authenticity with theatrical prowess. While the two are equally important in uplifting a movie, they don’t always go hand in hand. The success of previous historical and period films relies on the execution of certain elements of storytelling such as […]
Nodaway County Recorder of Deeds Sandra Smail searches for a record in an oversized index book. Nodaway County Recorder of Deeds Sandra Smail found two books documenting Civil War and WWI military records while reorganizing the files. The first book lists the citizens of Nodaway County who served during the Civil War. Handwritten records contain […]
By Larz F. Neilson Perry’s Forge was a real institution in East Wilmington. It was, for the farmers and the nobility of Wilmington, a much needed place of business, to which they would periodically take their horses, for new shoes. It was still a dilapidated place, with soot and coal dust from the forge. The […]
“Medical Treasures at Emory”, an Exhibition of Intriguing Historical Medical Books and Artifacts, Now Open at Emory University Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library (WHSCL) – a reminder of the days when doctors had a rudimentary understanding of human anatomy, performed surgeries without antiseptics, and used primitive forms of anesthesia for operations and dental care. An […]
Students who learn history by watching blockbuster films based on history may be doomed to repeat the historical mistakes described in them, suggests a new study from Washington University in St. Louis. The study, to appear in the journal Psychological Science, suggests that showing popular history films in a classroom can be a double-edged sword […]