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2 days ago
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Today in History: May 8, Son of Sam' killer pleads guilty

May 8 is marked by historical events including the Son of Sam case and significant battles, echoing themes of conflict and exploration.
#world-war-ii
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

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

Odile de Vasselot, a courageous member of the French Resistance during WWII, passed away at 103, honored for her bravery against Nazi occupation.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Women

The incredible life of Titanic's youngest survivor, who lived to 97 and refused to see James Cameron's movie

Millvina Dean was the last Titanic survivor, only 9 weeks old during the tragedy, and never watched the film adaptation.
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

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

Odile de Vasselot, a courageous member of the French Resistance during WWII, passed away at 103, honored for her bravery against Nazi occupation.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Women

The incredible life of Titanic's youngest survivor, who lived to 97 and refused to see James Cameron's movie

Millvina Dean was the last Titanic survivor, only 9 weeks old during the tragedy, and never watched the film adaptation.
more#world-war-ii
#womens-rights
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Overlooked No More: Katharine McCormick, Force Behind the Birth Control Pill

Katharine Dexter McCormick leveraged her wealth and influence to advance women's reproductive rights, particularly through funding research for the birth control pill.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London

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.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Overlooked No More: Katharine McCormick, Force Behind the Birth Control Pill

Katharine Dexter McCormick leveraged her wealth and influence to advance women's reproductive rights, particularly through funding research for the birth control pill.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
more#womens-rights
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 week 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
1 week 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.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
London

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.
London
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks 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.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Curtains, wellies, nuclear subs and a tsar's palace: how William Morris mania swept the world

William Morris's designs have become ubiquitous, infiltrating modern life and maintaining their popularity decades after his death.
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

A Politician Atop His Son's Ex-Girlfriend And 10 Other Famous People Who Died Having Sex

Infamous deaths of notable figures reveal scandalous personal lives that often clash with their public personas.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The woman who ran for president 50 years before she could vote

Victoria Woodhull announced her candidacy for president in 1870, despite women not being allowed to vote, highlighting her trailblazing role in women's rights.
Paris food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

What Marie Antoinette Ate In A Day, According To Historians - Tasting Table

Marie Antoinette's relationship with food is shrouded in myth, with many historical inaccuracies clouding her true eating habits.
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The historical figures who inspired Nvidia's product names, from Grace Hopper to David Blackwell

Nvidia names its chips after notable mathematicians and scientists to honor STEM pioneers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
History

A scholar and a hater: new podcast focuses on historical figures that suck

Critical discourse about disliked historical figures can enrich understanding of history.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Public health

Evangelina Rodriguez Traveled to Paris to Revolutionize Health Care in the Dominican Republic

Andrea Evangelina Rodriguez Perozo dedicated her life to women's health, becoming the first Dominican woman to graduate from medical school and revolutionizing health care.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

John Paddy' Hemingway, the last Battle of Britain pilot, dies aged 105

John Paddy Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, has passed away at age 105, remembered for his remarkable service during WWII.
#brooklyn-bridge
Brooklyn
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

'Brooklyn's Bridge' has strong foundation but could be sturdier | Review

The musical "Brooklyn's Bridge" highlights Emily Roebling's pivotal role in the bridge's creation but struggles with emotional depth.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Honoring the legacy of Emily Warren Roebling, who helped build the Brooklyn Bridge

Emily Warren Roebling played a crucial role in the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, taking over after her husband's illness.
Brooklyn
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

'Brooklyn's Bridge' has strong foundation but could be sturdier | Review

The musical "Brooklyn's Bridge" highlights Emily Roebling's pivotal role in the bridge's creation but struggles with emotional depth.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Honoring the legacy of Emily Warren Roebling, who helped build the Brooklyn Bridge

Emily Warren Roebling played a crucial role in the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, taking over after her husband's illness.
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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Did Abraham Lincoln Have a "Schizoid Manic Personality"?

Psychohistory uses psychological insights to analyze historical figures, but its reliability as an analytic technique remains questionable.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Clint Hill dies at 93; Secret Service agent famously leaped on JFK's car after president was shot in Dallas

Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who attempted to save JFK after he was shot, has died at age 93.
World politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Frank G. Wisner, Diplomat With Impact on Foreign Policy, Dies at 86

Frank G. Wisner was a prominent diplomat whose career spanned decades, influencing U.S. foreign policy during crucial historical moments.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago
History

The Many Henrys of the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

The medieval era featured numerous kings named Henry, complicating historical understanding due to their overlapping legacies and intricate personal stories.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Joseph O'Connor: The Irish women who risked everything to resist the Nazis on the Roman Escape Line

Historic use of the Irish language in artwork seen in Rome honors the significance of women, embodied by Saint Brigid.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Late President Jimmy Carter wins posthumous Grammy

Jimmy Carter posthumously won a Grammy for his audio book, marking his fourth Grammy award overall.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Captain Cook statue vandalised again before controversial Australia Day'

The vandalism of Captain James Cook's statue underscores the ongoing debate over Australia's colonial history and the significance of Australia Day.
#mythology
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
4 months ago
History

A Gallery of Ancient, Medieval, & Modern Warrior Women

Women warriors have a long history, evidenced by figures like Queen Ahhotep I and references in literature like Homer's Amazons.
fromThe Conversation
8 months ago
philosophy

Who is the 'Laughing Buddha'? A scholar of East Asian Buddhism explains

The Laughing Buddha reflects cultural adaptations of Buddhism, differing from the historical Buddha in representation and symbolism.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
4 months ago
History

A Gallery of Ancient, Medieval, & Modern Warrior Women

Women warriors have a long history, evidenced by figures like Queen Ahhotep I and references in literature like Homer's Amazons.
fromThe Conversation
8 months ago
philosophy

Who is the 'Laughing Buddha'? A scholar of East Asian Buddhism explains

The Laughing Buddha reflects cultural adaptations of Buddhism, differing from the historical Buddha in representation and symbolism.
more#mythology
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

What makes a hero worthy of our attention

Idolization is complex; it encompasses admiration for imperfect historical figures and modern celebrities, challenging the need for perfection in our heroes.
Miscellaneous
fromArchDaily
5 months ago

A Woman Architect in the Mad Men Era: The Story of Natalie De Blois

Natalie De Blois was a pioneering architect whose work paved the way for women in architecture, challenging gender norms from a young age.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago
Writing

Review: Raul Esparza is brilliant in Galileo'; the rest of the show can't keep up

Galileo: A Rock Musical presents a cautionary tale with a mesmerizing performance but fails to add significant depth or new insights into the well-known story of Galileo.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Freud's Last Session review what-if meeting of minds with Anthony Hopkins as the master analyst

A deterministic drama featuring Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis in a theoretical encounter, shedding light on old debates with poignant performances.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

Virginia NAACP sues school board that restored Confederate names

The Virginia NAACP is suing to prevent the renaming of Mountain View High School back to Stonewall Jackson High School citing discriminatory environment for Black students.
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