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SF politics
fromEsquire
5 days ago

Good News! Another State Agreed to Change the Way We Decide National Elections.

Abigail Spanberger signed a law ending tax exemptions for Confederate-related organizations in Virginia, challenging the state's historical legacy.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Architect of the Easter Rising, hanged as a traitor: for Roger Casement, a pardon still seems far away | Rory Carroll

Roger Casement's legacy remains contentious, symbolizing the complexities of British-Irish relations and the impact of his radical nationalism and execution.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Uruguay faces dilemma from the deep: what to do with a salvaged Nazi eagle?

Uruguay grapples with the future of a salvaged Nazi eagle sculpture, considering various proposals for its display or destruction.
History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 month ago

Sargon of Akkad: From Gardener to King of the Four Corners of the World

Sargon of Akkad founded the first multinational empire in history, uniting Mesopotamian kingdoms under central authority and establishing bureaucratic administration standards that influenced rulers for 1,500 years.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Donald Trump of ancient Egypt': Ramses II's ego is on full display in new exhibition

Ramses II, Egypt's most ambitious pharaoh, remains remarkably preserved after 3,000 years, yet is overshadowed by Tutankhamun's fame despite his greater achievements and legacy.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 month ago

Culture, politics, food: what makes Europeans proud of their country?

Europeans take greatest pride in their country's culture, history, food, and social systems, with Italy and France leading in cultural and culinary pride.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Scholar, seductress, alchemist: who was the real Cleopatra?

Cleopatra VII's legacy has been corrupted by ancient male sources portraying her as exotic and seductive, yet her name endures with greater recognition than her chroniclers, and historical evidence reveals her as a polyglot scholar interested in alchemy and healing remedies.
US politics
fromTruthout
7 months ago

How a Century of Anti-Communism Cleared the Way for Trump's Authoritarianism

Anti-communist rhetoric from Trump and allies is being used to paint opponents as existential threats and justify repressive, fascistic measures rooted in historical anti-communist legacies.
Agriculture
fromTravel + Leisure
9 months ago

The Narragansett People Are Reclaiming Their Culture-One Season at a Time

Narragansett people have thrived on their land long before the statehood of Rhode Island and continue to uphold their traditions today.
fromtime.com
10 months ago

How D-Day: The Camera Soldier Preserves Important History Using Immersive Tech

Researching her father's past and venturing to Normandy made her feel like she was close to him for once.
Film
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
10 months ago

OPINION: 130 years on, the Dreyfus affair still matters to France and the world

Alfred Dreyfus's wrongful conviction remains significant for France, symbolizing issues of antisemitism and the defense of democratic freedoms.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
11 months ago

Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club bids farewell to Canarsie space ahead of Mill Basin move * Brooklyn Paper

The Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club, Brooklyn's influential political entity, is relocating from Canarsie to Mill Basin, marking a significant transition in its long legacy.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
11 months ago

Op-Ed | May Day warning: Resisting attacks on workers' rights | amNewYork

May Day honors the enduring fight for workers' rights and celebrates the pivotal role of labor movements originating in Manhattan.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

Why Trump is talking about bringing Columbus Day 'back from the ashes'

Trump is advocating for the reinstate of Columbus Day amidst growing recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day.
fromSlate Magazine
11 months ago

Unlocking the Secrets in Your Family History Can Be Overwhelming-or Empowering

In examining the legacies of Plessy v. Ferguson, descendants confront the complexities of family histories intertwined with racial segregation and inequity in America.
Social justice
San Francisco
fromKqed
1 year ago

Encore: Great Redwood Trail Proposal Unearths Painful History for Indigenous Tribes | KQED

California plans a 300-mile rail-trail, potentially the longest in the U.S., but faces indigenous opposition over historical grievances.
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