#historical-interpretation

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fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

One of the most quoted lines in philosophy is completely misused and misunderstood

When I was 16 years old, I sat in a crowded assembly hall on a wobbly plastic chair, and I listened to Mr. Smith tell me why I should study history. All of the teachers had to do it. "Sell your subject," the headmaster had said. "Make the kids want to pick it." Some teachers did so with the grudging monotone of the forced and underpaid employee. Some did it with the exhausting energy of a fanatic.
Philosophy
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

From slavery to pollution, National Park employees flagged material deemed disparaging' to US

The Trump administration ordered review and removal of park materials deemed disparaging, directing focus on American achievements and landscape.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

The Seagull, the Dog and the Cockle: A Hidden Scene in the Bayeux Tapestry - Medievalists.net

The Bayeux Tapestry features a curious detail where a bird, possibly a seagull, appears to carry a small object above a leaping dog.
History
History
fromtime.com
4 months ago

I Teach U.S. History at Harvard. Here's What Donald Trump Gets Wrong About Our Past

Historical interpretations evolve based on new evidence and understandings, not ideology.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
4 months ago

New book explores how Rome's ruins have resonated in art and literature over centuries

Ruins of Rome serve as a mirror reflecting collective hopes and fears, revealing layered interpretations across centuries.
Film
fromCN Traveller
5 months ago

How 'Conclave' imagines the most hidden parts of the Vatican

The creative team's approach prevented the project from becoming traditional, incorporating modern elements into historical depictions.
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