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fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

The Nazis' 10 Control-Freak Rules for Jazz Performers: A Strange List from World War II

Jazz's rise caused racial panic in early 20th century America, later becoming part of majority culture by WWII despite some dilution.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How does woke start winning again? | Gaby Hinsliff

The exhibition invites visitors to witness the ongoing dialogue around protest and the impact of historical actions on current social justice movements.
Left-wing politics
fromAcast
1 month ago

How did the American Revolution change Ireland? | Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast

The American Revolution inspired radical change in Ireland, ultimately pushing it towards rebellion and affecting its society and the Catholic Church.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The "Lady Preacher" Who Became World-Famous-and Then Vanished

Aimee Semple McPherson revolutionized religious outreach through radio and media, yet her mysterious disappearance raised questions about her legacy.
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

Icebergs, Iceland, and the Fall of Rome: New Evidence Reveals the Impact of a Medieval Climate Crisis - Medievalists.net

New evidence links a climate event to the reshaping of Europe after the Roman Empire's collapse.
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