#historical-narrative

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A new reading of Sherman's march shows how enslaved people sought to free themselves

Sherman's march aimed to destroy Southern resources and break civilian support for the Confederacy, often misrepresented in popular culture.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The real meaning behind that viral Department of Homeland Security painting

The 1873 painting by John Gast shows a group of white pioneers traveling west, forcing a group of Indigenous people out of frame.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Confederate statues in DC area to be restored and replaced in line with Trump's executive order

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the restoration of a Confederate statue, referred to as 'The Reconciliation Monument,' to Arlington National Cemetery after its removal in 2023.
US politics
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Trump ordered purge of 'unpatriotic' signage from national parks. How one California spot complied

Muir Woods National Monument's history exhibit was altered due to a Trump administration order censoring expanded historical narratives.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

'Anti-American': Former ranger blasts removal of Muir Woods history exhibit

"Alert: History Under Construction. Everything on this sign is true but incomplete." This message was part of the exhibit aimed at enhancing historical narratives at Muir Woods National Monument, showcasing untold stories of indigenous peoples and colonial impacts.
National Football League
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Moral Distortions of the Official Korean War Narrative

The narrative surrounding the Korean War often distorts historical truths about South Korea's political climate and intentions.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hard for me to understand': grappling with the Charlottesville tragedy eight years on

Deborah Baker's book 'Charlottesville' details the violent white supremacist march of 2017 and explores the city's long history of racism.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Gerry Adams has won this one case, but he will still be haunted by the 1,700 dead victims of IRA violence

Gerry Adams refutes allegations of sanctioning murder, which may exonerate the republican movement's past actions.
NYC LGBT
from48 hills
2 months ago

Drama Masks: 'Parade' and its mob justice feels too close for comfort - 48 hills

The musical 'Parade' underscores the enduring issues of social bias and inequality through the lens of a historical narrative.
UK news
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

'Art is an important way of depicting these atrocities': London show shines a light on sexual violence in conflict

The exhibition highlights the urgent issue of sexual violence in conflict as a significant yet overlooked war crime.
fromThe Atlantic
1 year ago

Donald Trump vs. American History

The heated and dramatic melting down of Robert E. Lee's statue reflects both historical narratives and contemporary concerns about race and memory, showcasing ongoing divides.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Historians alarmed as Trump seeks to rewrite US story for 250th anniversary

Trump embraces a nostalgic view of history, prioritizing personal narrative over factual knowledge and ignoring historical complexities.
fromKotaku
3 months ago

All The Ways A Sinners Cinematic Universe Could Be Possible

Did Sammie sell his soul? I've written about how I think Sammie might have sold his soul. The end-credits scene shows him with no scars. That means that it takes place before the events depicted in the movie. Does he attract Remmick because he has access to another dimension? Is the scene showcasing Black music in the middle of the film a sign that he can tap into the divine because of an encounter with an otherworldly being? The next film could show us the answer.
Independent films
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

In brief: The Homemade God; Mythica; There Are Rivers in the Sky review

The article reviews three books, exploring themes of family dynamics, women's historical significance, and personal identity through various narrative lenses.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Hitler's hatred of the scientist had intensified. There was a price on his head': the tragic story of Robert Einstein, Albert's cousin

Robert Einstein was cousin to the famous physicist Albert Einstein, both having a deep familial bond formed during their childhood in 19th-century Munich.
Germany news
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