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fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Madeleine and the Doctor and the Valkyries - San Francisco Bay Times

Madeleine ffrench-Mullen and Doctor Kathleen Lynn were influential lesbian activists for Irish independence and women's suffrage in the early 20th century.
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Sign Here! The World's Greatest Autograph Collection Is Rediscovered

Josip Mikulec was a world-renowned pedestrian, walking extensively across various continents and selling postcards to fund his journeys.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

A guide to every historical figure who's been on 'The Gilded Age'

The Gilded Age is a period in the late 19th century characterized by extreme wealth and wealth inequality, progress, immigration, and ruthlessness from businessmen.
Film
fromLiterary Hub
1 month ago

A Brief History of New York's First Great Architectural Firm

Charles McKim recognized Stanford White's exceptional talent and urged his business partner to bring White into their architectural firm, valuing his artistic capabilities highly.
New York City
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Canarsie honors seven local legends in annual Hall of Fame induction * Brooklyn Paper

The Canarsie Hall of Fame inducted seven new members recognized for their contributions to the community.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Names of Sam Nordquist, Jiggly Caliente, Lady Chablis, and more added to Stonewall Wall of Honor

Seven transgender trailblazers honored on the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor during a pivotal moment for transgender rights.
History
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

From bad to worse - Harvard Gazette

The challenge of writing about controversial figures involves understanding their complexities and humanizing their actions.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Kardashians of history: why are we so obsessed with the Mitford sisters?

The Mitford sisters continue to captivate audiences through their fascinating lives, portrayed in recent media such as the TV show 'Outrageous'.
Their distinct personalities symbolize various social and political movements, drawing parallels to contemporary celebrity culture.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Take a selfie with one of Highgate's best known historic celebrities at popular fair

Fair in the Square offers diverse attractions, including a selfie opportunity with 'Highgate's Nell', showcasing historical significance.
SF LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Catherine Duleep Singh: The Nazi-defying Indian royal DW 06/02/2025

Princess Catherine Hilda Duleep Singh quietly resisted Nazi Germany while living openly with a female partner, challenging societal norms long before LGBTQ+ rights were recognized.
SF music
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Lessons from Presidents and More for Memorial Day

Music serves as a crucial tool for mindful leadership, community unity, and emotional resilience, particularly during times of remembrance.
Relationships
fromArchitectural Digest
8 years ago

10 Facts About Frank Lloyd Wright You Didn't Know

Frank Lloyd Wright's complex personal life, marked by romance and controversy, intertwined with his architectural genius and shaped his legacy significantly.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

100 years ago, the pioneering LGBTQ+ rights leader Frank Kameny was born

Frank Kameny was a pivotal figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, first becoming an activist after being dismissed from a federal job for being gay.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Rachel Roddy's recipe for courgette, onion and chickpea flour bake, or scarpaccia | A kitchen in Rome

Fast-paced cooking videos by Alessandro Vitale and Iasmina P inspire people to actively engage with vegetables and cooking.
fromMedium
3 months ago

Whitewashing on Mexican banknotes?

Physical traits were often interpreted through moral and symbolic lenses, reflecting biases and aesthetic standards of the time, especially in depictions of historical figures.
Graphic design
#history
History
fromBig Think
4 months ago

Why the people who actually drive history aren't in the textbooks

History is shaped by deeper forces beyond individual actions, despite the focus on famous figures.
History
fromBig Think
4 months ago

Why the people who actually drive history aren't in the textbooks

History is shaped by deeper forces beyond individual actions, despite the focus on famous figures.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Odile de Vasselot, Teenage Aristocrat in the French Resistance, Dies at 103

One had to do something, she said in an interview many years later. One never has the right to just sit there and do nothing.
France news
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

She changed the face of London': statue to be unveiled of suffragist gardener

Fanny Wilkinson was the first professional female landscape gardener in the UK, pioneering opportunities for women in horticulture.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Bill O'Reilly's new book takes on the worst of the worst

Bill O'Reilly's "Confronting Evil" examines historical figures representing evil, reflecting on current political climates and urging compromise to stabilize relations.
US politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump vows to bring Columbus Day back 'from the ashes,' bashes Dems for destroying explorer's 'reputation'

Trump emphasized a commitment to reinstating Columbus Day amidst criticism.
The debate over Columbus Day reflects broader cultural tensions regarding historical figures.
London
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

My parents named me after watching a Brazilian movie. They Americanized the spelling, and still no one can get it right.

The author explores the historical significance and legacy of their namesake, Chica da Silva, revealing personal and cultural connections.
#titanic
London
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Famous figures who had Titanic tickets but didn't make it on board

Some celebrities missed the Titanic's maiden voyage, avoiding tragedy while others remembered for their near encounters with disaster.
London
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Famous figures who had Titanic tickets but didn't make it on board

Some celebrities missed the Titanic's maiden voyage, avoiding tragedy while others remembered for their near encounters with disaster.
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